which type of change is toughest on teams?

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The Creative Group survey of more than 750 in-house AIGA members nationwide.

TOUGHEST ON TEAMS?


TOUGHEST ON TEAMS?

WHICH TYPE OF CHANGE IS

Change can be gradual or abrupt, dramatic or subtle. It happens in good times and bad, whether we’re prepared for it or not. How well does your team

handle change in the workplace? Here’s what The Creative Group and AIGA discovered in a survey of more than 750 creative professionals nationwide.

WHICH TYPE OF CHANGE IS

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TEAMS HAVE THE HARDEST TIME ADAPTING TO:

1 Changes in internal processes and procedures (e.g., new approval process)

Very easy 7% | Easy 42% | Challenging 41% | Very challenging 10%

2 Changes in staffing (e.g., new coworkers, restructuring)


1% Too many risks are taken that result in a negative outcome

28% We take the right amount of risks

3 Changes in business direction (e.g., new products, services, messaging)


45% We do some risk-taking, but not enough

26% We play it much too safe

4 Changes in technology (e.g., new design software)






CHANGE ISN’T ALWAYS EASY

1% Too many risks are taken that result in a negative outcome

28% We take the right amount of risks

45% We do some risk-taking, but not enough

26% We play it much too safe

Less than half (45%) of creative professionals believe change at their organization is carefully considered and well planned.

Only half of creative professionals say they receive adequate training and information to keep up with changes in the industry.

While 47% of creative professionals feel employees are involved in planning and implementing change, the other 53% disagree.

About two-thirds (64%) of creative professionals feel their leadership team is open to different ideas and opinions.





5 Help staff adjust faster and with less anxiety using the

following strategies 5 © 2015 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

TIPS FOR NAVIGATING CORPORATE CHANGE





EXPLAIN THE CHANGES 1 Explain the impact of impending changes on individual team members and the whole group. Help your team integrate new priorities and additional responsibilities to minimize anxiety and stress.





INVOLVE YOUR TEAM 2 Give your team an opportunity to talk about how they’ll handle the changes. Use brainstorming sessions to spark dialogue and foster collaboration.





GET ORGANIZED 3 Encourage your team to make full use of project management software and other organizational tools to handle competing assignments and deadlines.





PROVIDE ONGOING SUPPORT 4 Ensure your team has adequate resources to take on new duties. Offer additional training to prevent “trial-by-fire” pressure. Bring in freelancers to help with projects as your staff gets up to speed.



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RUN INTERFERENCE 5 Be an intermediary for your team and clients when necessary.





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Creative Team of the Future,

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