Dealing with change

Another Friday spins around, where do all these weeks go?

Last night, I attended a DVSA meeting regarding the new driving test set to come in on 4/12/2017 yesterday in Peterborough.  It was well attended and I think it fair to say there was a degree of confusion and anxiety expressed by some.  I'm off to the DIA conference in a week or so where there will be hundreds of peers present and no doubt there will also be similar reactions vented.  I'm sure the qualifying Part 3 changes will also crop up in the discussions.

How we all deal with change is quite a personal matter.  If we do not have a network around us where we can air our thoughts and listen to others' opinions then it is natural for 'change' to be perceived as threatening in some way.  Our imagination runs away with us.  This is perfectly natural, we are not designed to instinctively welcome change, we are creatures of habit, and prefer stability.

It doesn't need to be this way.  Social media groups and forums of course do offer an opportunity for networking but even they can get bogged down in negativity quite easily. 

There is a BIG TOM Q&A webinar that driving instructors can sign up to.  It is a form of CPD within driving instructor training because it develops self-improvement.  It is an hour chat with me heading the discussion about all things in our industry.  There are a number of others also in the session, you see their face, you hear their questions and it offers a welcome 'space' for expression and reflection but it will be kept on track as a positive environment.  It is a 'paid for' event and part of the service that you can rightly expect is that unlike other social media events it is indeed kept positive, professional and respectful at all times.  You can have as much or as little involvement at the time with no pressure placed on you.  If you prefer to 'attend' without the video feature, that is also perfectly acceptable.  This offers you a chance to step off 'the ride' for a moment, relax, breathe and enjoy some non-pressure CPD within a friendly environment.

If you find yourself feeling in any way 'threatened' by these new changes coming into our industry, get in touch.  Whether you like to admit this or not, your thoughts and feelings are directly and indirectly conveyed to your customers, so investing some time in you, will also positively benefit your business.

Ring 0800 689 4174 and quote "BIG TOM Q&A Webinar" - we will handle the rest.  Have a great weekend.