Leadership Trends: Be an “Agent of Change”

From new technology to a younger workforce to higher costs, change is a constant in the world of business. But it doesn’t have to always be challenging. In fact, you can leverage its power by becoming a change agent in your position of leadership. Here’s what you need to know about this trend that’s on the rise in 2020. 

What is an Agent of Change?

These are people who are doing things in new and different ways, whether it’s through modifying an existing process or executing a new one, transforming an old business model, or adopting a different policy. At the end of the day, though, it’s about transforming, improving, and innovating. 

How Do You Become One?

If you want to advance your career to the next level, becoming a change agent in your workplace is an excellent way to start. To get there, though, you need to demonstrate a few key traits. These include:

• Being a good listener. To be a successful change agent, you have to ask a lot of questions and be a good listener. This will help you to explore the perspectives of different players, all while getting more buy-in from the team overall since they will feel like their voices and ideas are being heard.
• Being flexible. If you’re going to be open to change, then you need to be flexible in your attitude. This means stepping outside your comfort zone and finding non-traditional ways of doing business and growing your company. 
• Being a connector. A change agent is often the one who can see the big picture and the connections and divisions between departments. They understand where the gaps and overlaps are and how to improve efficiencies. 
• Being curious. Being a connector takes extensive knowledge, both internal and external. It’s important to be curious about and work to understand the ins and outs of company problems. It’s also important to look outside of the company and industry for different solutions. This can lead to fresh perspectives and valuable insights. 
• Being focused. To achieve your goals as a change agent, you have to be focused and detail-oriented. This means being able to create objectives, develop a plan, prioritize tasks, and motivate people. 

Are you ready for a change to your team with new employees?

Gill Staffing can help. As one of Holland, MI’s leading temporary staffing agencies, we have the temporary employees you need to take on new initiatives without adding to your overhead. We also have those with specialized skill sets you might only require on a short-term basis. Contact us today to learn more!