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Management Toolbox
Office of Human Resources
104 Airport Drive, CB # 1045
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
hr.unc.edu
A
re you having a difficult
time announcing change?
Conversations of change
can become one of the most dif-
ficult conversations in the work-
place. As the University embarks
upon a more systematic approach
towards the implementation of HR
Delivery Services, change manage-
ment will become the most talked
about topic across campus. Depart-
ments may experience the need
to reallocate job responsibilities,
transfer, or lay-off employees due
to recent budget restrictions. Re-
gardless of the avenue of reduction,
Carolina depends on the strength
of its managers and supervisors to
help facilitate change.
What holds truth more than ever is
that we need change. Some people
resist change and others will em-
brace the idea of something new.
Managers and supervisors should
massage change in one step at a
time. “Change doesn’t have to be
difficult,” said Murrill. “To remain
relevant in this market, all orga-
nizations much adapt including
higher education.”
Change Leadership happens as
a result of change management.
The fundamental difference is that
change management is the big vi-
sion that empowers people on all
levels. It happens when processes
work well together. “Change isn’t
always blueprint proof because
things change within the change,”
said Murrill. “Building trust is the
key, so be optimistic.”
Problems with change can arise
when individuals have a difficult
time changing gears when told to
do things differently.
The Office of Human Resources
provides a class through training &
talent development entitled Change
Management. This class is offered
classroom style with facilitator
Verita Murrill, senior manager of
training & talent development. The
challenge of change is discussed
conversation style with valuable ex-
amples of best practices for turning
the challenges of a changing work
environment into opportunities to
excel.
Look at the following tips to help
you lead change:
• Communicate the threat of not
changing.
• Keep explaining why change is
necessary.
Toolbox Tip: Change Management
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News and information for UNC-Chapel Hill managers and leaders
June 2013
Management Toolbox
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Training & Talent Development
Class Spotlight
Change Management
Thursday, August 15
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
AOB 1501-C
When you are faced with change in the
workplace, do you immediately see a
challenge? Do you see change in the
workplace as something to be embraced
or something to be endured? What
strategies could you learn to help you find
the opportunities that are hidden within
challenging change situations?
In this highly interactive workshop, we will
take a look at your understanding of change
in the workplace and will learn specific tools
targeted to help us understand and thrive in
a changing environment. Through the use
of change models, interactive dialogue, and
work on a real-time change situation, we will
explore together best practices for turning
the challenges of a changing workplace into
opportunities to excel!
Stress Management
Tuesday, August 27
9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
1501-C
Life is naturally full of challenging events
which can lead to headaches, sleep
disturbances, anxiety, moodiness, and high
blood pressure. Stress management teaches
you the skills to relax and stay focused on
healthy responses. You will be introduced to
a variety of practices for increased awareness
such as noticing your thoughts without
judgment, dealing with emotions and
aggressive behaviors, and gentle stretching for
home and office.
• Remaining transparent helps employees build trust in difficult
situation.
• When possible involve your team in decision making.
• Minimize uncertainty – leave no one behind.
• Celebrate successes in moving towards the discussed goal.
Change Leadership will always remain the engine behind change.
Through the difficult challenges of change, managers and supervi-
sors have to remain the loudest cheerleader for departments to
embrace change.
To be a part of this discussion and more, consider enrolling in the
upcoming class – Change Management. For more information or to
register on-line, please visit the Training & Development website or
contact Training & Development at 962-2550 for more information.
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