The article discusses the challenges of navigating expansive workplace changes in today's 'super cycle' of transformation, where multiple shifts collide, generating significant fear and uncertainty. Traditional change models fall short due to the overwhelming speed and unpredictability of these changes, which can activate a threat response in individuals. The HEART approach presents a more human-centered framework that emphasizes emotional and social safety, allowing teams to process their feelings more constructively while integrating practical steps for effective change management.
When faced with a tsunami of transformation, we experience what Jon Kabat-Zinn describes as 'fundamental overwhelm', where our lives unfold faster than our nervous systems can manage.
Leaders typically under-communicate during change by a factor of 10, which significantly increases uncertainty among teams navigating through transitions.
The HEART approach integrates emotional and social safety with practical steps, addressing the neurological realities of change that traditional models often overlook.
In an era of interconnected changes, organizations must adopt human-centered frameworks like HEART of Change to effectively navigate through uncertainty and foster resilience.
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