LOCT 1 Navigating Personal and Organizational Change

Oct 1, 2024

Lecture Notes

Introduction

  • Welcome to participants from various locations.
  • Mixed cohort: returning students and new students.
  • Emphasis on multiple perspectives and the value of repetition.

Poem Introduction

  • A poem about inner and outer storms was read.
  • Written by RI for senior management during lockdowns.

Visible and Invisible Storms

  • Visible storms: events happening globally (e.g., 50 elections this year).
  • Invisible storms: internal emotional struggles.
  • The need for personal transformation and self-help.

Emotional Intelligence

  • Importance in maintaining motivation during difficult times.
  • Self-help and seeking help when necessary.

Program Goals

  • Connect the dots of different educational and emotional aspects.
  • Develop self-awareness and emotional intelligence.

Skills for the Future

  • Top skills: creative thinking, analytical thinking, tech literacy, etc.
  • Emotional intelligence is crucial to personal and leadership development.

Personal Transformation

  • Importance of upgrading personal skills to keep up with industry changes.
  • Risks of falling behind in rapidly changing environments.

Change Management

  • Understanding change, transition, and resistance.
  • Strategies for managing organizational change.

Learning Zones

  • Comfort Zone vs. Growth Zone.
  • Encouragement to move beyond fear to achieve growth.

Exponential Change in Technology

  • Computing power, amount of data, and connectivity are driving changes.
  • Impact on businesses and personal growth.

Closing

  • Encouragement for students to reflect, learn, and participate actively.
  • Addressed technical issues experienced during the session.
  • Requests for hybrid learning to accommodate all students.

Key Takeaways

  • Reiteration of the importance of understanding both visible and invisible storms.
  • Emphasis on personal transformation and readiness for change.
  • Encouragement to develop and adapt new skills for future success.