Continue to do your work
I’ve coached many clients through reorganisations, downsizing and change management. The process is no fun. Regardless of how you feel, resist the temptation to just sit and bemoan your lot. Be proactive as opposed to reactive. It’s easy to develop a knee jerk attitude, because you don’t know if your work is going to continue. And whether or not your job is going to mean anything to anyone tomorrow or even exist next week.
Still, you are being paid to work, so try to do so. Furthermore, willingness to see the best outcomes could impress any future bosses.
Think +ve
Act like Pollyanna - keep a positive attitude and be a good finder. It can help you deal with the uncertainties of change. For example, instead of worrying about changes you will have to make, focus instead on how you can leverage your existing skills and experience; looking for opportunities in the new organisation. Become involved, it will hasten your adjustment.
Network maintenance
Your network of contacts, both inside and outside your company, can serve a valuable function. Your contacts can share with you their own experiences of change and tell you of job opportunities. Most importantly, they can be a sounding board for your ideas and share with you their emotions about change.
Build your network by keeping in touch with school and college/university friends, former colleagues, bosses, and people who have worked for you. Meet colleagues at conferences, conventions and events both off and on-line. Use LinkedIn and other powerful social networking sites.
See the big picture
Change can be frightening, and disruptive. However, with the right attitude and actions, you can find opportunities in that change.
I know many people who ultimately think that redundancy was a positive career move.
