‘Change’- This word creates a lot of uncertainty in the minds of people as they are resistant to change and cannot foresee what is in store for them.

A good manager is one who helps people manage the change. Your job as a manager is to address their concerns and help the individual reduce it to a minimum, manageable level.

Human beings are resistant to change as change is something which is not predictable. They cannot predict what future holds for them and whether they would be able to succeed. All these things make employees resistant to change. But all this can change if a manager communicates need for change effectively. You need to make  people aware that change is not always for the bad. Change can result in an organization’s growth which in turn will help employee to grow.

You need to make your employees understand that that even the most difficult changes can produce positive results. You need to help them focus on the new opportunities the changes may bring.

As a manager to convince your employees you need to:-

1. Determine why there’s a need for change?
2. Prepare a tentative plan
3. Analyze probable reactions
4. Estimate Time-lines before implementing the change

To manage change, its very important to involve the employees and tell them that its imperative not only for the organization however, for their future growth as well. You need to understand that this is not an easy task and empathize with the employees. In short, you need to understand the employees during the change  process and try to motivate and reduce resistance.

Also, you need to understand the importance of two-way communication. Poor communication can lead to low employee morale, misunderstandings and generate huge resistance to change.

Last but not the least, ensure employee participation. Take their inputs and concerns into account while drawing strategies for future.  Remember, ultimately these  changes are to be implemented by the people only. So its very important to understand from them if there are any changes which cannot be implemented or can be improved.

You would come out as an effective manager if you can ensure:

1. Proper Communication
2. Personal counseling of employees to alleviate any change related fears.

These are some tips for managing change in organization effectively.