Ahead of the game | Go with the flow | Head in the sand |
Positive and proactive recognition of change |
Goes with the flow as change is happening | Not prepared or fails to recognise change (often unintentionally) |
Planning in advance |
Thrives in a fire fighting mode | Someone else will do it! |
Understands the importance of transitioning people |
Can become quickly overwhelmed | Inappropriate response to change |
Leads self and others through the transition |
BUT can also get the plan and employees back on track with change quite quickly | Can do significant damage to their practice or organisation |