FACING THE UNEXPECTED

Change can make us more knowledgeable, which is something that no one can ever say "no" to. To be able to live in this world as a highly adaptive person is a gift that only a few have, and fewer are born with. But the good news is that you do not have to be born with it. You can acquire it. It requires work though. You must commit yourself to acquiring the skill if you want change to become an integral part of your life. Barack Obama has rightly said in one of his speeches that �Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we have been waiting for. We are the change that we seek�

Having the ability to adapt is extremely important in certain cases. For example, change is often associated with emotions such as surprise or anxiety. In this case, it benefits you to be able to control your emotions so that you can be more flexible and open to new things. This also makes it easier for you to move on from things that may have hurt you in the past and advance in your life as a better person. There are many ways that can help us adapt to change easily. It is beneficial to be able to control our emotions as they may get in our way of success. It's also important that we should be flexible and adaptable to the situations currently. This means that we must be able to let go of things that do not matter much but can change our whole lives if they become a fundamental problem. The change will happen whether you like it or not. The best thing you can do is embrace change, learn from it, and make the best of it. The more you explore and capitalize on new opportunities the more successful you will be in making changes in your life for a better future for yourself.

For us to be able to adapt to change easier, we must have skills on how to do so. These skills will ensure that we are better prepared to live in a world where change is inevitable. These skills include effective communication, good listening, self-awareness, and active listening. All of these skills come in addition to critical thinking and problem-solving.  Change is inevitable when it comes to technological advancements and social trends. You cannot avoid it, but you can learn how to adapt to it for you to move forward with your life. To be able to adapt you need to improve your communication abilities as well as your listening skills so that you can also be aware of the people around you more effectively.

The Mentoring Cell of SCMS NOIDA has planned an Informative Webinar on Change Management by Mr. Ajay Kelkar who is a Leadership Coach and a TEDx Speaker and would enlighten the students on the Importance of Change Management in personal and corporate life.