When people navigate big changes, one thing that can help is what developmental psychologists call “transitional objects.” ( physical item or something more abstract like a routine, habit) — In order for leaders to identify which transitional objects might be most helpful to employees, they should consider three attributes of how people process change: choice, a connection to a purpose, and using something new as a bridge toward where you’re headed.
When people navigate big changes, one thing that can help is what developmental psychologists call “transitional objects.” ( physical item or something more abstract like a routine, habit) — In order for leaders to identify which transitional objects might be most helpful to employees, they should consider three attributes of how people process change: choice, a connection to a purpose, and using something new as a bridge toward where you’re headed.