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RESISTANCE TO CHANGE RECONSIDERED

Lead Change Blog

Change is a permanent feature of organizations; resistance is an expected part of the journey. Reasons for resistance vary, and may include: Loss of status from the change. Change resistance should be welcomed as an important source of data about how the plan is progressing. In addition, resistance can be a rational response.

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Resistance to Change is Cooperation for Improvement

Mike Cardus

While working, you perceive change on a continuum from cooperation and learning — to resistance and a pain in the ass. . Change happens, and the cooperation/resistance is what you learn from and look for to co-construct what makes change work to improve the organization’s and your viability in the market. .

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Understanding resistance to change

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Change Management Is resistance to change truly irrational? Author information Dr. Ross Wirth Strategic Planning & Organizational Change Consultant - - 30+ years working in strategic and operational planning, often leading organizational change initiatives. Past Dean of the College of Business at Franklin University.

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Assessing to Ascend: The Value of Executive Leadership Team Assessments

N2Growth Blog

This self-awareness enables them to make informed decisions, allocate resources strategically, and align their efforts toward collective goals. Furthermore, by identifying gaps in skills, competencies, and areas of expertise, organizations can address these deficiencies through targeted leadership development programs and succession planning.

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Discover the Power of Meaningful Work in the Era of AI

Let's Grow Leaders

Ed emphasizes the value of humility and encourages you to actively seek out conflicting information to challenge your beliefs. 14:50 – 18:59: Overcoming Internal Challenges for Personal Growth The biggest obstacle to personal growth is often internal, rooted in human nature’s resistance to change.

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April 2019 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Welcome to the April Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, productivity, development, engagement, team building, and more. Development. Marcella Bremer of Positive Culture provided How E-learning can Develop your Culture.

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LeadershipNow 140: January 2024 Compilation

Leading Blog

Cultivate these five skillsets—part one, developing as a strategist by @artpetty Paul Giamatti: Master Your Craft By Reflecting On It from @JohnBaldoni Firing everyone from a previous administration says a lot about a CEO’s belief in their ability to lead. Are you teaching your employees to resist change? Let your brain play!