Working with Dinosaurs
How can I bring about positive change in my work place to make my company better? My boss has been there 20 years and is resistant to ANY change. As a result there is no progress. I can’t tell if the pathological fear of change is coming from her or her boss…but the bottom line…we look stale!!!!
Dear Frustrated,
I’m a firm believer in being in sync with one’s workplace. It’s great if you can be the person who shakes things up, but if you’ve been there a while and things are still stagnant it’s likely that the powers that be want it that way. I’ve worked at companies both large and small and as an idealist I had the catbird seat for observations like yours. Take it from me, unless a clear change in leadership is in the offing, you are likely going to remain frustrated because you are aware and know that change would improve things.
I wish I could just advise you to get another job, but today that is easier said than done, no matter who you are. Until you find a better work environment, you might consider implementing changes subtly and gradually. I remember when I was trying to change my life, but somehow inwardly resistant, a wise friend told me to just make little changes. She suggested things like driving to the store a different way, wearing a style of clothing that I wouldn’t normally wear, and even trying a different brand of ketchup. Maybe this approach will work for you – maybe not. I discovered after 35 years that I liked another brand of ketchup better than the one I’d been using.
Good luck!
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i will be taking a new route to work tomorrow.