What does leading change in organizations mean to you personally? Is this something
you’d like to do in your career – or are you mainly interested in learning more at an
intellectual level about how leaders in organizations go about the process of leading
change? (Whatever you say here is completely fine – above all, honesty is key.)
o What knowledge would you like to gain so you can understand what it means to lead
change and to engage as effectively as possible in the process of leading change in
organizations?
o What excites you about the role of leading change? What concerns you about this
role?
o No matter how excited or concerned you are about leading change, is there a scenario
in which serving as a leader would take on deep personal importance to you?
(Sometimes we find ourselves drawn to take on the role of leader under certain
circumstances, even if we’re not otherwise interested in serving in this role.)
To me personally, leading change in organizations means helping people to adapt and thrive in a constantly changing world. It means being able to see the potential for improvement, and then working with others to make that vision a reality. It means being a bridge between the past and the future, and helping people to navigate the challenges and opportunities that change brings.
I am interested in learning more about leading change both at an intellectual level and through real-world experience. I am particularly interested in learning more about:
I am excited about the role of leading change because it is an opportunity to make a real difference in the world. When we lead change effectively, we can help organizations to become more efficient, more innovative, and more responsive to the needs of their customers and stakeholders. We can also help to create a more just and equitable world.
However, I am also aware of the challenges associated with leading change. Change can be difficult and disruptive, and it is not always successful. It can also be challenging to build consensus for change, and to overcome resistance from those who are comfortable with the status quo.
Despite these challenges, I believe that leading change is an important and necessary role. In our rapidly changing world, organizations that are unable to adapt will be left behind. Leaders who can effectively lead change will be essential to the success of organizations in the future.
There is one scenario in which serving as a leader of change would take on deep personal importance to me: if I saw that an organization was making changes that were harmful to its employees, customers, or the environment. In that case, I would feel a moral obligation to speak out and to try to lead change in a more positive direction.
Overall, I am interested in learning more about leading change because I believe that it is an important and necessary role in our rapidly changing world. I am excited by the potential to make a real difference in the world, but I am also aware of the challenges associated with leading change. I believe that the knowledge I gain will help me to understand what it means to lead change and to engage as effectively as possible in the process of leading change in organizations.