Resilient Environment Essay

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Herbert Nold, (2016) suggested that people drive a complex and dynamic system with culture, leadership, and systems as key Factors in creating a resilient and responsive environment. The critical factor in adapting to change is designing organizations to maximize the vast tacit knowledge base within organizations. Diagnostic tools are necessary to identify underlying strengths and weaknesses to initiate targeted discussions and provide baseline for measurement. Employee’s contribution and role in creating a resilient and responsive environment are taking ownership of their personal learning and development; maintaining communication with management; achieving work-life balance and finding purpose. Transitioning From “A Job For Life” Mentality Firstly “A job for life” has become a thing of the past owning to the rapid changes of the internal and external environment. Employees need to accept and adapt to these changes by taking ownership of their personal learning and development which will position themselves whenever opportunities are presented or empower them to face challenges. An equipped workforce who are trained and adequately motivated is better able to manage challenges in a positive manner.…show more content…
Maslow, (1954) explains the hierarchy of needs: Physiological needs, Safety needs, Love/Belonging needs, Esteem needs, Self- Actualization needs and Self-Transcendence. It describes the pattern that human motivations move through. The most basic needs must be satisfied before the desire or focus on higher level needs can be initiated. Employees are motivated to fulfil these needs and in this process finds a sense of purpose. An organization that fosters an environment where employees are able to find their sense of purpose will contribute to employees being motivated to perform at their highest level by becoming better poised and willing in creating a resilient and responsive
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