Raimund Laqua
1 min
Updated: Mar 27, 2023
When we adopt a standard we find that it inevitably judges what we are currently doing. That is what good standards do. They are a measuring stick set against our current mindset, behaviours, practices, and culture. Our reaction to what the standard reveals provide important insights that will need to be addressed.
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We may find that we are:
🔸Indifferent - this doesn’t affect me so I don’t care if we do it or not.
🔸Confused - the standard overlaps and competes with other initiatives. This will slow down the other projects I am working on.
🔸Overwhelmed - this will be too hard. The standard is too high for us to obtain. This will only be more work. I am already doing the best that I can.
🔸Discouraged - I put a lot of work into our last effort and nothing came from it. Why should this be any different?
🔸Unsure - adopting new ways of doing things is easier said than done. I don’t see how this will succeed.
🔸Skeptical - why are we really doing this? Will this really help us?
🔸Encouraged - the standard will help us improve and provide something to work towards. Why are we waiting. Let’s get started.
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Organizations will need to address these reactions and others when they adopt new or revised compliance standards.
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How have you addressed these reactions?
What other reactions did you discover?
What else did a standard reveal about your situation?
What ways can help bring everyone on board?
You can read more about how to manage change here.