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Charting a Course For Change: What Pilots Can Teach Other Leaders About Change
Change is an inherent part of life. It presents itself in various forms and contexts, from organizational transformations to personal growth journeys. Change is the nature of life, no matter how much we may wish for constants, change comes with or without our will. It’s therefore worth acknowledging that navigating change can be a complex and daunting task, requiring careful planning, adaptability, and effective leadership. Navigating change is something that pilots do each time they plan and execute a flight, and the tools and methods they use can serve as valuable guides for leading change in any arena. By examining the considerations, psychology of change, preparation strategies, and key factors that keep us on track, we can develop a comprehensive understanding of change leadership.
Leadership is a choice, not a title. Any of us can lead from any position and are called on to do so in our personal lives, in our communities and in our professional lives. Leadership is service to others, and it starts with leading ourselves. Choosing to handle change with understanding and preparation ensures we can maintain stability whilst we do so, and these considerations can be applied to any change we go through — chosen or otherwise.
