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Article: How to become a better agent for change. (how laboratory managers can successfully deal with change in the laboratory)
- Article from:
- Medical Laboratory Observer
- Article date:
- August 1, 1987
- Author:
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1987 Nelson Publishing. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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How to become a better agent for change
Laboratorians are used to coping with a constantly changing technology. But now, economic and organizational issues are introducing more threatening alterations to our work life. These alterations include mergers, acquisitions, new ventures, competition, and the shift of testing from hospital to office labs.
Adaptability and flexibility are needed at all levels. Some employees will have to be "recycled' as relearning and retraining become the orders of the day.
The best managers are change agents. They know how to facilitate new ways of doing things. Understanding the reasons for resisting change, they ...