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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. Job insecurity. Missed deadlines.

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Enhance Change and Organization Development: 6 Methods for Success

Mike Cardus

6 methods and ideas for change within organizations Organization development and change management keep running into, over, through, and around each other. Being aware of different perspectives and reactions allows you to tailor your methods and approaches to best support the team or organization through the change process.

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Change: Driving Transformation in Modern Organizations

Rich Gee Group

Organizations that seize change as a catalyst for evolution and reinvention are the ones riding the crest of success. This envisioned future must transcend mere daydreams, morphing into a tangible, vivid tableau of success deeply rooted in the organization's ethos and aspirations.

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Why Executives Resist Their Own Development

Kevin Eikenberry

Most organizations are in one of two categories when it comes to executive leadership development. Either executives are the only group to receive training and development, or they are the last group to get any. While neither of these is the best answer, the largest percentage of organizations fall into the second group.

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Overcoming Change Resistance: Understanding the Ironic Processes Theory

Mike Cardus

I have seen the impact of change initiatives in organizations, and often, the outcome differs from the original intent. Developed by psychologist Daniel Wegner, the ironic processes theory provides insights into why change efforts sometimes fail and how we can overcome these challenges.

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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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Consultants: Resistance Is Futile

N2Growth Blog

As a consumer of consulting services for more years than I care to admit, I have developed a well defined view of a typical engagement. Over the years myself and my teams developed a set of running jokes when we knew a new engagement was imminent. Resistance is Futile”, pretty much sums it up. Susan instantly gets the chills.