WTM19 - How to Deal with Company Change by Shelby Stewart

Change everywhere! Companies change, but change is hard. Change can cause us to perform worse, get frustrated, and think about leaving. Why is change difficult? How can we learn to deal with it? This talk helps us deal with change to perform better, increase fulfillment, and learn new skills.

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1. How to Deal with Company Change Shelby Stewart • March 2019
2. • PM at Cengage- EdTech company in SF • PM at Lyra Health - Mental Wellness Company • Volunteer and do content marketing for Women In Product • 5+ years in Silicon Valley Tech Who am I?
3. Raise your hand if …
4. We all have, right?
5. Company Changes • Expected Change ◦ New hires ◦ Normal churn ◦ Promotions - yours and others • New leadership/management • Re-orgs ◦ Lay-offs/fires ◦ New roles + redefined roles ◦ New teams • New company direction ◦ Market/company mission/North Star ◦ New initiatives/technology • ETC!
6. Change can be scary
7. Why is change hard? • The unknown is scary • The why can be confusing • Lack of definition and organization - role, strategy, goals • Trust • Negativity
8. So what can we do?
9. 1. Breathe and Reflect
10. 2. Focus on your Growth Mindset
11. 3. Create a Plan • Research and talk to people - what does this change mean for you? (WIIFM?) • Get Organized - How will you navigate this? • Patience
12. 4. Communicate • Voice and hear concerns ◦ Why ◦ Frequency ◦ Specificity • Find key influencers • Tactics
13. 5. Get Excited • Find something positive • Change means opportunity • Get involved and help • Think long term ◦ Career ◦ Passion
14. 6. Be Part of the Change • PEOPLE • Be a leader • Manage your stakeholders
15. 7. Know When to Move-On
16. In closing... • Change happens, it’s okay • Change can be exciting and a chance to grow • Don’t give up, be patient • Speak up and take initiative • Work with your team • Know yourself and what you want • Sometimes it’s okay to move on!
17. Connect with me! Email: shelbyannestewart@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelbstew Medium: http://medium.com/@shelbyannestewart Women in Product: Find us on Facebook!