Change or Transformation?
In this edition, we outline key differences between change and transformation - two words that are often used interchangeably. Don't miss a doodle card that encapsulates timeless wisdom from Ram Dass.
Tanmay Vora
We often end up using words “change” and “transformation” interchangeably. In many cases that I observe, transformation is the fuzzy word that leaders use to describe operational shifts within their teams or businesses.
Many years ago, I participated in a tweet chat where someone aptly tweeted,
“Transformation prescribes the vision. Change subscribes to it.”
All change is not transformation. E.g. Painting walls of the house and redoing interiors is change. All transformation is change where the fundamentals/essence of the subject changes. E.g. Tearing down the walls of the house and rebuilding it from scratch is transformation. Nothing of the old remains.
Here is a quick #sketchnote summary that outlines the important differences and enables a better understanding.
Great Quotes: Creativity and Style
As a creator and professional, I often get hung up on adhering to the style that has always worked for me. Style is a reflection of who we are and it is built in the process of doing our work. The challenge is to ensure that our style does not limit us in exploring newer ways to be, do and express.
In that context, I read this brilliant post by Austin Kleon presenting quotes from the masters on Style. Here’s one that resonated the most with me.
“The way to professional accomplishment: you have to demonstrate that you know something unique, that you can repeat, over, and over and over until ultimately you lose interest in it… The model for personal development is antithetical to the model for professional success….Whenever Picasso learned how to do something he abandoned it.” – Milton Glaser
Doodle Card: The Way You Do It
You can do trivial things as if the world runs on your shoulders. Or you can do mighty things in spirit of playfulness. It is our awareness that matters. Awareness enables us to choose our discretion towards work.
Great work is always a reflection of joy that the creator pursues. This quote by Ram Dass is a powerful reframe of how we see our work and life.
(The image above is an experiment to communicate wisdom using zen doodles. I hope you like it.)
Visual Thinking: A Tool for Change and Transformation (Workshop)
Change depends on people’s ability to envision the future collectively and clearly. Visuals have always been a tool for enabling change and transformation. However, our brain easily skips the cliched computer generated visuals. Hand-drawn visuals like sketchnotes are a wonderful tool to learn immersively, collaborate and see problems clearly. Join the upcoming workshop to learn visual thinking practices as well as reconnect with drawing as a way to make sense.
Updated: Visual Leadership Pack of 65+ HD Sketchnotes
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