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Overcoming Change Resistance: Understanding the Ironic Processes Theory

Mike Cardus

This is where the ironic processes theory comes into play. Developed by psychologist Daniel Wegner, the ironic processes theory provides insights into why change efforts sometimes fail and how we can overcome these challenges. This can result in resistance to change and an inability to achieve the desired outcome.

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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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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 Futileā€, pretty much sums it up. Her track record is stellar.

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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 organizationā€™s and your viability in the market. .

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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. Below are 6 methods and concepts of change and OD work that I’ve found useful, and I hope the ideas support your change and OD processes.

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Advancing the Agenda: Executive Leadership Team Coaching for Modern Businesses

N2Growth Blog

Executive leadership team coaching goes beyond traditional training programs by offering a personalized and tailored approach to leadership development. To overcome these challenges, businesses must adapt quickly and develop effective strategies to stay ahead of the competition. This is where coaching plays a crucial role.

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12 Ways to Reduce Resistance to Change ? Part 2

Lead Change Blog

No matter how brilliantly researched, planned, and executed, you will meet resistance to change. In Mayā€™s post , I set out the first six of my suggested twelve ways to reduce or reframe resistance to change. Throughout any change process, you must respect valuesā€”individual, team, and organisational.