Exploring a Paradigm Shift: Personal Experience and Management

This essay details a personal paradigm shift experienced by the author when moving to the United States for employment. Initially focused on independence and adapting to a new lifestyle, the author gradually distanced themselves from their family. After a relative pointed out this change, the author reflected on their behavior and felt remorseful, leading to a renewed commitment to family values. This experience served as a significant turning point, transforming the author into a more family-oriented individual. The essay references Stephen Covey's concept of paradigm shifts and includes a bibliography of related works. Desklib provides access to similar essays and study tools for students.

Running head: MANAGEMENT
Paradigm Shift in life
Name of the student
Name of the university
Author Note:

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Question No 1.
Describe a paradigm shift that you have experienced in your life.
Answer to Question No 1.
According to Covey, paradigm shift is to see a particular picture in totally a different
manner. I am quite sure that each and every individual have experienced a paradigm shift in
their lives like me. The most important as well as the most influential one that still strike chords
in my memory is the time when I first moved out of my native place and went to the United
States in search of employment options. My first task on landing in USA was to search for an
appropriate place to accommodate myself. I also had an unique target of finding a roommate
for me in a PG as because I had a clear idea of the cost of leading a life in an American PG.
However my parents were not too comfortable with the idea of me staying with totally a
stranger. They were also concerned about my safety in the states after the incident of 9/11.
But, given the idea that my parents wanted me to be independent during my higher studies
made them stick to my decision of moving out.
As days passed by I slowly got acquainted to my routine in my new country and rarely
got time to contact my parents. A new group of friends, new college, new lifestyle totally
changed me and I slowly got mentally separated from my family. However, after around one
and a half year one of my relatives told me and made me realize about my change. I admitted
the same and felt ashamed on my behavior. It is always hard for someone to stay separated
from the other after passing a long time with him. This shift will be always remembered by me
as I have changed myself again and have become more of a family man now.

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Bibliography
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