Objectives:

The personality dynamics and change workshop is designed to help participants understand and anticipate the need for constructive change. Participants will learn how to plan for successful change implementation. The program facilitates the development of insights and pro- active tools for dealing effectively with the challenges of change.

I. Understanding The Dynamics Of Change

What Is Behind All This Change Understanding The Phases of Change Health Reactions To Too Much Change Two Main Barriers That Prevent us From Changing Our Mental Boundaries and Change

II. Understanding Ourselves In The Change Process

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator & Differences Around Change Reactions To The Impact Of Change Transitions And Personality Profiles Making Appropriate Change Implementation Decisions

III. Learning Strategies For Managing Change Effectively

Perceptions and Change Management Communication and Interpersonal Skills for Managing Change Change Management Tools: Outcome Frames and Reframes Worrying Techniques & Managing Anger Techniques Action Planning Achievement System A System for Dealing with Change Effectively Making Adjustments

Benefits::

Individuals who manage change effectively maintain positive attitudes. They contribute to the process of change by providing constructive feedback during the difficult transition points in the organizational process of change. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator can be an important tool for understanding personal reactions to change, its effects on us, our strengths during change, and our needs as individuals involved in organizational change. This under- standing provides the objective tools for maintaining health and well-being during a time that is often experienced as stressful.

Who Should Participate In These Types Of Workshops?

This program can be designed for a general audience or for management. A minimum of three weeks is needed in order to complete the MBTl (tm) reports for the program. This can be a one or two-day program depending on the depth of the material covered.