Why gradual change is better

It's very tempting to introduce lots of changes in the early days of starting a new role. Here's why it's not always a good idea;

1. You don't know it all. You need to listen and learn for a while not matter how much experience you have in a similar role.
2. You need to earn trust first. You can't expect people you've just met to blindly believe in you.
3. Making a lot of quick changes can seem like a criticism.
4. Changing too many things at once can be very challenging and can go very wrong.
5. Successful change requires buy-in from the majority of stakeholders.

Here's what to do instead;

1. Talk to staff at all levels and get their views. Genuinely listen to the issues they are having and take their suggestions on board.  
2. Pick one quick win that is likely to improve efficiency and make life easier.
3. Give feedback on staff suggestions, including why some of them will not be implemented.
4. Come up with a plan and share with staff.
5. Listen to any feedback and be willing to adapt plans as needed.

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