韩林儿是张无忌:怎样成为促进改变的人

作者：雪莉

The word change can conjure up many different feelings. When you think of the word do you get apprehensive or excited? Do you welcome change with open arms or do you fight it with everything you’ve got? Everyone responds differently, but you are more likely to be accepting of change if you are the creator and you are more likely to oppose it when it is forced upon you. 

“改变”这一字眼常常勾起人们许多不同的感觉。当你想起这个词的时候，是感到担心呢，还是兴奋？你是张开双臂欢迎它，还是尽所能抵制它？每个人的回答不尽相同，如果你是个创作者你很可能不介意改变，但如果改变是强加的你很可能会反对它。

If it’s true that we would rather initiate change than have it thrust upon us, then why do we not do it more often? Maybe we don’t have the time to do it or see it through or maybe we just simply don’t know how. Life is full of change and that leads to growth. Change is what keeps us from becoming stagnant, keeps our life moving in the right direction and allows us to achieve the greatness we desire and deserve. Like it or not, we need to be willing to embrace it and work on being agile to go with the flow and change with the tides when something doesn’t go according to plan.

确实如此，我们宁愿发起改变，而不喜欢强加的改变。那么，我们为什么不更多地发起改变呢？也许我们没有时间这样做，也没有时间把改变进行到底；也可能我们只是不知道该怎样做。生活充满了变化，变化通向成长。变化让我们不至于停滞不前，让我们的生活朝正确的方向发展，让我们实现我们期望和应得的伟大与崇高。不管喜欢与否，当事情没有按计划发展时，我们都得愿意接受改变，敏捷地顺应改变的潮流，继续工作前进。

Key traits of a catalyst for change

促进改变的人的重要品质

In this sense of the word, a catalyst is a person that causes something else to happen. So a person who is a catalyst for change has a few key traits:

顾名思义，促进者是能使事情发生的人。所以一个促进改变发生的人具有一些重要的品质：

1. Initiative. Catalysts make things happen. These people are focused and determined, they know what they want, where they’re going and generally what needs to be done to get there. They are not afraid to put themselves out there and get started. 

1、主动。促进者是能使事情发生。这些人都是注意力集中，做事坚决。他们清楚知道自己想要什么，要去哪里和怎样才能达到目的。他们从不害怕上场开始战斗。

2. Positive promotion. Catalysts positively promote the new direction or idea. They understand and acknowledge the associated cons, but focus on advocating and generating a buzz around the pros. These people champion the ideas and put themselves behind it fully even when met with resistance. Catalysts work on getting buy-in from as many people as they can so the change is more likely to be accepted and implemented.    

2、积极发扬。促进者积极地发扬新的方向和观念。他们理解和承认相关的反面，但是把精力集中在拥护正面并在其周围组织起大量的拥护者。这些人支持新想法，即使在遇到阻力时也完全投身其后。促进者设法获得尽可能多人们的认同， 这样改变就很可能会被接受和实现。

3. Make change manageable. Catalysts recognize that not everyone appreciates or welcomes change, in fact they know that some people are dead set against it. Most people are more willing to say “yes” to small, clear, manageable goals as opposed to large, confusing and complicated ones. With this in mind catalysts will break down the idea into more digestible chunks and take a gradual approach to implementing the change as opposed to doing it all at once. 

3、简化改变。促进者承认不是每个人都喜欢或欢迎改变，他们知道事实上有些人誓死反对它。大多数人们愿意对小的，清晰的和简单的目标说“是”，对大的，不理解的或复杂的则相反。知道这一点，促进者会把想法分块分段用渐进的方法来实现它，而不是要一下子把它整个完成。

4. Agility. Catalysts are agile by nature. They can quickly change direction, refocus and get back on track when they need to. Not every idea is a good idea, not every idea will be do-able but the ability to pick up and quickly get back on track is a key characteristic of a catalyst for change. They are not dissuaded by opposition, they can take complaints and view them as constructive criticism or suggestions for improvement. 

4、敏捷。促进者天生敏捷。不得以的时候他们可以迅速调整方向，重新集中集力回到正轨上。并非每一个想法都是好的，并非每一个想法都是可行的，但重新开始并迅速回到正轨上是促进改变的人的一个重要品质。他们不会被反对派劝阻，他们接受投诉并把它们当作改进工作的建设性批评和建议。

How you can become a catalyst for change

怎样成为促进改变的人

If you’re not currently a catalyst for change but can see how this approach can keep you moving in the right direction, here are some things you can do to get you well on your way. 

如果你现在还不是一个促进改变的人，但是知道这种方法能让你朝正确的方向进展，按下面的一些做法你会进展的更顺利。

1. Analyse. Take a look at what you’ve got going on in your life right now. Write everything down that comes to mind. Is there anything that jumps out at you that you’re not content with? Is there something that isn’t moving forward as quickly as you would like it to? Identifying what you want to change is the first step to getting somewhere with it. 

1、分析。看看目前在你的生活里有些什么样的事情，把想起来的每一件事都用笔记下来。可有哪件突然记起的事是你不满意的？可有哪件事进展得不如你想要的那样是顺利？确定那些东西是你想要改变的是进展的第一步。

2. Take initiative. Make it happen. Don’t wait for someone else to take over or to offer to help you out. Once you have identified what you want to work on changing write down several possible “next steps” you can take to realizing that change. Do you want to improve your relationship with someone? Do you want to change the way you react to stressful situations? Do you want to change an aspect of your current job?  Are you bored with your life? Whatever it is you want to change you won’t get very far without having specific action items you can do to implement it. Start small, choosing easier tasks to help you get started and gain momentum, then focus on items that are a bit more involved or difficult and just keep going! 

2、采取主动。动手去做，不要等着别人接手或是出手帮你解决。一旦你确定了那些事情你想要改变，写下几条可能实现改变的“下一步”。你想要改变与某人的关系吗？你想要改变自己应对压力的方式方法吗？你想要改变目前工作的面貌吗？对自己的生活感到枯燥？不管你想要改就的是什么，如果没有实现目标的具体行动，目前的状况不会有多少改观。从小事开始，选择简单的任务让自己先工作起来，逐步获得动力，然后集中精力对付稍微棘手或困难的项目，保持做下去！

3. Give and get feedback. When implementing a change it’s great if you’re able to bounce ideas off other people, particularly if they can help you implement that change in someway. Be open and receptive to feedback but realize that others’ opinions are not golden. You don’t have to take all feedback on board however, it is a good idea to at least consider it. Give it some thought and see where you may best apply it, it’s not always immediately obvious.  Equally as important is to give feedback when asked for it. Be sure it’s genuine and that you are able to stand behind it. If it’s directly related to what you want changed this could be your opportunity to get buy-in and support for your new idea, so don’t waste it. 

3、发出和接收反馈。在实现改变的过程中，如果你能试探别人的对此的想法，特别是他们能以某种方式帮助你实现改变，那就太好了。对于反馈要坦率和善于接纳，但同时要知道别人的想法并不都是最好的。你不必要把所有的反馈都列在白板上，然而，考虑下这些反馈是很不错的。事情并不总是显而易见，认真想一想，看看它们应用在什么地方最合适。和询问别人的反馈同样重要的是发表自己的看法。一定要诚恳，要有根据。如果你发表的看法是与你想要改变的有直接关系，这可能是个机会为你的新想法争取到认同和支持，所以不要浪费它。

4. Create an environment for change. There is nothing more discouraging than trying to create change in an environment that is not conducive to it. I liken it to trying to stick to a diet in a house that is filled with chips, cookies, ice cream, pop and chocolate; you are just making it more difficult on yourself. If you are trying to get more organized around the house, as an example, create an environment that lets you do just that. Start by decluttering and then get bins and storage boxes, label shelves and containers, talk to the rest of your family and get them on board. My point is, you need certain things in place to make attaining that change possible. 

4、为改变营造环境。在一个不利于做出改变的环境里努力要做改变是最气馁不过的事了。就好比在一充满炸薯条、饼干、冰淇淋、汽水和巧克力的房间里想要节食一样，只会让事情越来越糟。举例来说，如果你想要把房子整理得更好一些，先营造一种适合这样做的环境：先消除杂七杂八，准备好垃圾箱和存储箱，把架子和容器都贴上标签，然后找其他家庭成员谈并让他们都动起手来。我的观点是，你需要先做某些事情，让实现改变成为可能。

Change is good it quite often leads to process improvement, increased productivity and efficiency. Being that catalyst for change is very rewarding and empowering. Grab the reins, take initiative and make deliberate changes to your life to get to where you want to go faster than you are right now. 

改变是个好事，它通常都使过程得以改善，产出和效率得以提高。促进改变的人会有丰夺厚的报酬并且变得更有能力。掌控局面，采取主动，对自己的生活做出深思熟虑的改变，你就能更快地达到想要的目标。

Do you actively look for ways to change your life or current situation? Are you generally welcoming of change or do you resist it with all of your being? Join the discussion in the comment section.

你在主动寻找改变自己生活或现状的方法吗？通常你会欢迎改变呢，还是尽你所能抵制它？在评论栏里一起讨论吧。

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