In his books on Transitions,  William Bridges contrasts the Change and Transition process.

CHANGE

bulletis outcome focused
bulletis situational
bulletdeals in tangibles
bulletexternal

TRANSITION

bulletis process oriented
bulletrequires time
bulletre-orientation
bulletinternal

 

CHANGE CANNOT HAPPEN EFFECTIVELY IF THERE IS NO TRANSITION

SKILLS TO COPE WITH CHANGE

bulletwhat will happen
bulletwhen / timeframe
bulletwhat steps are involved
bulletwho is affected
bulletwhat new skills are required
bulletwhat will the change look like

SKILLS TO SUPPORT TRANSITION

bulletdealing with the human impact
bullet  identifying what will be lost
bulletacknowledging the loss
bulletproviding the emotional support
bullettime required to reframe the mindset

 

The diagram below outlines the phases of both the Change (External Process) and Transition (Internal Process).  We will review this in detail during the teleconference.

PHASE 

DESCRIPTION
   

Triggering Event 
bulletThe event that initiates the change.  The point of no return.
   
End of the Status Quo
bullet The beginning of the internal personal realization that one must let go of the what was ie: the past and move on.     
   
Shifting Phase 
bulletThe external changes become apparent as a result of the triggering event.
   
In-Between Phase  
bulletThe internal "shift" process continues as one experiences the various stages of grief.                                
   

Move Into the New
bulletThe beginning of acceptance and move to begin to embrace the new future.
   
Tangible Outcomes 
bulletThe end outcome of the change begins to become apparent in the external environment.
   

 

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