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Post by racheleperes on Mar 4, 2014 18:52:16 GMT -6
I liked this video. Whether we are transitioning job locations or job descriptions, we are transitioning in some sort of way. IN fact, many of us will be transitioning in just 2 months. We will be going from a student who only works part time to a full time employee in a field that we studied for 4-5 years. Transitioning is a part of any business. Technology changes or promotions happen and we need to adapt to those through a transition.
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Post by katelynjones on Mar 4, 2014 19:11:35 GMT -6
Transitioning into new jobs roles can be difficult and in this video he brings up a lot of good points. Being successful in your career means keeping up with new technology, new systems.. Making a change in your roles like being promoted can be difficult. You have to reinvent your self. Like he said in the video, being successful in your previous role doesn't mean that you will be successful in your new role. From experience of being promoted, going from being someone's co-worker to someone's boss is hard. Not only are you learning new job functions, you have to earn respect from your employees.
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Post by jsherman on Mar 6, 2014 15:03:20 GMT -6
Transitions can be difficult but honestly it depends on the person. If you don't adapt well to change, then you might experience some difficulties. However, if change is what your accustom to, it shouldn't be a problem. If your change isn't on the path of what your dreams are on, then maybe you should steer off of that one. Sometimes you need to bloom where you are planted, yet you should also make sure where you are blooming is beneficial to you.
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Post by brittanycompton on Mar 7, 2014 0:57:17 GMT -6
I thought the video was good personal adaptive challenges with new skills or attitude, and organizational change challenge an objective in what needs to be done to adapt to promotions are key things. Promotions are important but I guess I do understand that its a bump up to even try harder and reinvent yourself. I know when getting a promotion there were moments that I did feel like it was a new reinvention of myself. Knowing what your weakness is important because you know that these are the things that can improve success at your job. I think that this video will be more useful to me when I get my job within my career. In human resources its important to hire the right people who can adapt change at the right time and the most important is understand how when things change people in the area needs to know how each person adapts to each other.
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Post by allisonschex on Mar 7, 2014 16:56:45 GMT -6
I am the kind of person who doesn't like change and loves routine. Change can be uncomfortable and scary sometimes. Even though we might not like something it doesn't mean it's not good. Changes in a company take some time to get used to but it can help a person grow and become better at different skills.
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Post by csimo123 on Mar 8, 2014 14:21:31 GMT -6
What i liked about this video is at the end for the reason why transitions can be easy or hard. It is the corporate culture. It is the people around you at work. I know for me i want positive culture that is fun, challenging you and bring you up when you are down. Also If you have an opportunity take and run with it you might not get it again.
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Post by codylejeune on Mar 8, 2014 22:15:30 GMT -6
Like most people, I do not like change. When I was working at Pita Pit, we had a swap of ownership, which was both good and bad, but I lokked at it in more of a bad way. The new owner decided to keep the store open longer, so instead of closing at 10pm during the week, we closed at 1am. This change forced me to quit because I could not keep up with school and work there the late hours.
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Post by nataliedodds on Mar 10, 2014 10:23:08 GMT -6
In general, we don't like change. It makes us nervous and uncertain of what is going to happen next. We lose the sense of control we felt like we had when things were the same. Transitioning in an organization proves difficult to many individuals. My mom works for a state hospital that was bought out by a private sector. Many people have had to step up to the plate to fulfill necessary job requirements, and I see how hard it is just by her different attitude.
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Post by ken9390 on Mar 10, 2014 11:56:04 GMT -6
The most important thing that I took away from this video was the point that he made about "what works on one level, doesn't necessarily work on the next level." I think this a very true statement and it speaks to the rapid change and transitions that firms go through nowadays. He also speaks of 'hidden' transitions that occur in the workplace.
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Post by mwinner123 on Mar 10, 2014 20:07:35 GMT -6
This video was somewhat hard to follow, but I understand the general concept to what they are saying. Transitions are one of the hardest aspects of life. Nobody likes change, but whenever a change does come, it affects more than just you. Your family relationships can change, your friends relationships can change, etc. Understanding how to effectively accept a transition in life is very critical in your success in the business. I personally like what they said about a new hire into the company. In most cases that I have seen, a new hire comes into the company, goes through a little bit of training, and is then "thrown into the pack" to figure out what needs to go on around them. Developing specific guidelines and expectations helps a new employee understand what the company is about and what is expected out of him or her. Also, connecting him or her with the correct people can make them feel more connected to the company, ultimately allowing them to begin their productivity much quicker and much more effectively.
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Post by brettstirling on Mar 12, 2014 22:14:20 GMT -6
Ugh, these Harvard videos are so stiff. However, there are some really good points presented here. In today's economy jobs are constantly being consolidated and corporate structures reshaped. A person may not have a static position in a company, OR a position period. But obviously you have to adapt yourself to meet the organization's needs. Receiving a promotion over your peers is pretty challenging despite you getting something great. Navigating your way through that process is necessary. Family can be far more challenging when promoted or transitioning. That transition can be a negative impact on effectiveness on the company, yourself, and the people around you. Companies should really take into consideration the employees perspective on all situations when it comes to any transition. It could mean the difference in performance.
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Post by Jessica Aucoin on Mar 14, 2014 13:28:29 GMT -6
Whether in business or in your personal life, transitions can be difficult. When moving up the corporate ladder, it can be difficult to transition from a peer to a figure of authority. In order to be successful in transitioning into a position of authority, a person must recreate themselves to fit that position. It is important to learn how to adapt to change well because everyone will go through change throughout their lives. For example, many of us will be graduating in the next few months and need to be prepared.
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Post by asanchez on Mar 16, 2014 14:07:47 GMT -6
This video is interesting but maybe a little boring to me. I think a lot of what it means to come up in this generation and be graduating college now is that you have to be more flexible. Job titles and descriptions are changing so rapidly lately that most new companies hire for general descriptions rather than highly segmented positions. You have to know generally how to operate under many different titles and move fluidly through companies.
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Post by chelsearickett on Mar 17, 2014 17:21:04 GMT -6
This video spoke a lot of truth when it comes to career transitions. Even in your own office, getting a promotion can have its drawbacks. Your coworkers, friends, who used to be on the same level as you now may feel inferior or see you in a negative light. It may be difficult for you to become accustomed to being in a higher authority and it may cause conflicts, even personal ones, when having to use your authority. Other career transitions, such as moving to another office, or getting a new job completely somewhere else, can cause you and your family some problems. Moving is always a struggle, especially when moving away from friends and family, or if you have to move your kids away from their friends and school. A lot of very career driven people refuse to settle down for this reason. They don't want any reason to hesitate when a better opportunity comes along.
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Post by patrickschwaner on Mar 19, 2014 16:09:08 GMT -6
Definitely not my favorite edition of the Harvard Business Publishing IdeaCast, but this guy did raise some good points. There are certain challenges that come along with a promotion or career move that many people don't think about. Managing your former peers sounds like a tremendous issue that can't be enjoyable for anyone. Also, relocating for a new job can be a huge stress for your family.
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