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The Transition Game
The Transition Game was written about “doing transition” well so that you can be productive and go to the next step, task, or level. We traveled through the four stages between “Status Quo” and “Commitment to Change”. Those four stages are:
Getting Over It – The title of this stage explains how we need to understand our own nature that would keep us mired in the Status Quo. This stage also covers the catalysts that cause change and knowing what the Status Quo was all about in the first place. This phase also talks to what we can get rid of so that we can move out of the Status Quo.
Fear – The Fear stage may be the most difficult with any transition. Fear paralyzes some people. Fear may be a reason that people stay where they are or are rebellious against (or for) change. However, Fear can be useful. Fear can be used to ensure that moving from the Status Quo is, initially, important enough and can be successful in the long run.
Balance – This is the most forward-looking of any stage. This is where the real Transformation starts to happen. Balance requires flexibility and an eye on where the change leads. It begs the question, “Am I getting to my goal more effectively?”
Doing What It Takes is the implementation phase. This stage is where the action of Performing With Intensity and Doing the Right Thing for the Right Reason takes place. This stage also sets up roadblocks to never go back to the Status Quo and to stay ahead of the curve so focus can be kept on what's ahead. Lastly, this stage “shares”. For change to be successful, it cannot be selfish. This stage passes it on.
All of these stages define the steps to move toward the fifth and final stage:
Commitment to Change – Asking the question, “Is your decision something that's just a good idea or is this something that you're committed to?” is what the fifth stage is all about. If change is just nice to have, the commitment may not exist. If true commitment exists, any hurdles can be overcome to get to the desired change.
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Kristina Olney - CEO
Kristina Olney is a service and executive professional with 30 years in leadership of Hospitality, Human Resources, and Business Management with companies ranging from multi-million dollars to multi-billion dollars. Kristina’s primary focus as a CEO is to care for individuals and companies so they can live a fulfilled life. She helps organizations and people excel in their personal and business lives through proper maintenance of their rest and work.
She has helped several people, and many organizations thrive. Kristina is the CEO in a business called GONATELLE, Inc.-DBA: Olney Travel. Kristina lives in the Southern California area and utilizes her time with her husband and children while doing volunteer work.
Our Approach
GONATELLE focuses on Needs Assessment and Transition to the next Echelon while understanding Lessons Learned and Executing solutions.
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Greg Olney is a business and management professional with 45 years in leadership of Finance, Operations, Client Service, Project Management, and IT with companies ranging from multi-million dollars to multi-billion dollars. Greg’s primary focus as a CFO is the construction industry where he has specific expertise in job costing. He helps organizations stay compliant and builds high performance teams while greatly exceeding margin expectations.
He has authored multiple books centered around change management training - The Transition Game, Commitment to Change, Why Change Fails, The Restoration Process, along with his most recent book, The Great Distraction – to help individuals and businesses thrive. Greg is a key player in a business called GONATELLE, headed by Kristina Olney as the CEO.
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Our purpose is to affect change in others so that they can do great things.
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The vision of GONATELLE is to create a better tomorrow for businesses and individuals so that they can experience peace of mind while impactful change is being accomplished. Organizations will experience great, defined as “of extraordinary quality, ability, or distinction”, outcomes in their lives and at the workplace.
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The mission of GONATELLE is to GO and provide Needs Assessment and Transition to the next Echelon while understanding Lessons Learned and Executing solutions by affecting change in family and business organizations to increase margins, improve net worth, and champion asset growth.