Each of us has a unique relationship with the experience of
change and the Space Between. Some of us fight change, some embrace it, some
deny it, and some attempt to rush through it. Whatever tends to be our
characteristic approach to change, a constant in each of our lives is the power
and potential inherent within the Space Between. There are no shortcuts in this
critical space; attempts to ignore or bypass the Space Between can result in both
prolonging the discomfort of and increasing the inherent risks in change. We
can choose to optimize the Space Between as a catalyst for re-creating ourselves
and our organizations and generating powerful next level results. The approach that I utilize when working with
individuals and organizations in the Space Between incorporates what I refer to
as the 7-R Process. Each person/organization will utilize the elements of the 7-R
Process in a unique non-linear manner.
The 7-R Elements include: Recognition, Retreat, Reflection,
Reconnection, Redesign, Responsibility and Reaching Out. Recognition regarding
being in the change process and the Space Between is critical for ownership,
motivation and volition. Approaching the Space Between as a Retreat space, allows
us to replenish and grow in strength, knowledge, skills, connections and
wisdom. Through this Retreat mindset, we can fully utilize the Space Between as
a means to slow down in service of more quickly moving forward. Reflection
incorporates taking a meta-perspective of the change itself, the etiology of
the change and one’s emotions and meaning connected to the change. Reconnection
involves our relationships with personal, professional and organizational
values, mission and vision – critical elements for the Redesign process. The
Reaching Out element of the 7-R approach is vital for staying connected to
ourselves and others within and outside of our organizations. Support is an
important component of the Space Between and it’s essential to take Responsibility
regarding engaging others to provide the requisite support, skills and mindsets
to facilitate powerful and respectful change strategies and ambitious/realistic
implementation timelines.
Change and the Space Between can be challenging, powerful
and, through utilization of the 7-R approach, a highly empowering and creative space
to facilitate next level results. How will you utilize your Space Between?
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