Change

I read somewhere that no one likes change except a baby with a wet diaper. I imagine that this is a timeless truth. For the baby, change means less irritation, a more comfortable setting (or should I say 'sitting'?), and possibly relief from a hefty load that has become quite burdensome to carry. For the rest of us, change often means the exact opposite-- irritability, discomfort, and an increased work load due to short timelines and multiple tasks on the high-priority list. During the past weeks, I have been reminded of how difficult change can often be. Though this fact of life is inevitable and expected, even small changes can cause much anxiety and frustration. It has been helpful to remember that the murky gray mist in the middle of change soon dissapates and usually brings something brighter and much better. Then, one looks back and reflects on the change with admiration-- remembering the tough times with stories and laughter; energized by new ideas and "ah ha's" generated along the way. During my ten years in the PDS department, I have learned to embrace and welcome change because the changes always offer a chance to grow, learn, develop or to move to a new level. It has been interesting to watch the various reactions to the many changes going on in our district, department, and divsion. In a educational setting, change certanly happens. How do you manage change?

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