Brown-nosers are Change Agents

One of the best ways to make yourself visible in an organization is by becoming a Change Agent. For purposes of this discussion I’ll define change agent as someone who supports, even actively encourages change events that are happening in the company.

We all know people who balk at every suggestion that something be done different. But without change nothing gets done and progress is not made. Change is the antitheses of the status quo. Companies and organizations are constantly looking for ways to do things bigger, better, faster, stronger, cheaper, simpler and changing the way things are done is how this happens.

Instead of being someone who resists the inevitable changes that will occur, act like those brownnosers in your organization who not only support the change but support those who are proposing the change and those who are accountable for delivering the results. We snicker at brownnosers when we hear them say, “That’s a great idea boss. I’m glad to be part of your team. You can count on me.” We laugh at them, but who keeps getting what we want????

 

When managers are tasked with changing something – a process, procedure, expectation, effort, result – they look for people who will champion the cause. So what if it looks like you’re brownnosing if you offer up your help and support? Making things happen takes positive involvement, not nay-saying.

What’s in it for you? You will be seen as someone who is supportive. You will be seen as someone who understands, strategically, that change is how things get better. You will be seen as someone who can be counted on to help champion the cause, sell the idea, marshal the support and active involvement of others. You may even be asked your opinion on how to improve and/or refine the elements that make up the change effort. These are also great ways to help you get greater corporate visibility.

Organizational change often touches more than one department, function or business, so not only will your boss see you as positive, supportive and an asset to the process but your exposure to other managers and people in influential positions will be broader.

Change is coming. You might as well get on board because it’s going to happen - with you or without you.  You choose.

Think about it ---

Linda

Comments

[Suzanne]

Good post.