New Ideas or Behaviors

Growing up, I have always kept an open ear for new ideas. I believe that sometimes the best idea lies in the mind of someone other than yourself. I have always lived in diverse towns, which includes hearing all sorts of different ideas. In some instances, I will agree with what I have heard and be thankful that I was able to hear this idea, since I might not have came up with it myself. In my courses at university, I am exposed to new ideas on a daily basis.

Being able to listen to new ideas and even adopt some is a critical skill every successful manager has. Managerial implications of listening to new ideas include having a more efficient time running an organization. Since the manager of an organization is most in charge of implementing new ideas, it is important for a manager to be open to these ideas. This will also lead to a more inclusive feel for the employees as they will feel like their opinions are being heard.

As a manager myself, just because I am open to new ideas from other sources, this does not mean I would implement any idea thrown at me. It is important to think and discuss all of these ideas, but if the person proposing the idea has background information on what the implications of these new ideas could be, then it would be easier for me as a manager to accept and implement these ideas.

When it comes to change in any circumstance, whether it is a change in personal routine or one in an organization, it is important to critically analyze what effects this change could have. Daft and Marcic believe that "implementing change is typically one of the most difficult aspects of management," (Daft & Marcic, p. 291) and this is true because some managers are especially resistant to change. Daft and Marcic share a similar viewpoint as me when they state that the main reasons for resistance to change to be a lack of understanding, varying goals, and uncertainty. (Daft & Marcic, p. 292) Looking at these reasons, the biggest underlying factor for my resistance to change is a lack if==of understanding. If I do not have any knowledge about the outcomes that a certain decision will bring, then I would be more hesitant to take that action. However, with enough background information on actions, I will be more susceptible to making changes.

- Sayuz

Sources:
Daft, Richard L. Management. 9th ed., Cengage Learning, 2018.