Becoming Change Aware: How curiosity and empathy can help you lead through change

Has your department ever been impacted by a large-scale, institu- tional change? Have you ever had to facilitate a new process or strategy within your department? How about having to show up every day to work while you're processing a significant change in your life at "home"? It is often said that "the only constant thing is change" (Heraclitus). Whether through the lens of technology or a personal experience, most people can identify this as true in one way or another. Due to its complexity, "change" is often the thing that doesn't always fit into a clean strategy or process. Change often lives in the space between process and people. It is structural and personal; tangible and intangible; wonderful and horrible, and so on. I feel strongly that being "change aware" as a leader is crucial to the success and health of any organization, department, group or even relationship. Change-Awareness is rooted in empathy and requires flexibility and adaptability. In the form of an interactive presentation (more of a workshop feel)- participants will be invited to reflect on the realities of change, learn a handful of change management/leadership tools, and have a shared experience with co learners.