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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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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. Twitter Google+ LinkedIn.

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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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4 Steps to Influence Change Through Resistance

Lead Change Blog

Author information Mike Henry Chief Instigator at Lead Change Group Mike is the Chief Instigator of the Lead Change Group and co-author with 20 other Lead Change Instigators, of The Character-Based Leader: Instigating a Leadership Revolution. Change Management Change influence lead change persist resistance'

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12 Ways to Reduce Resistance to Change – Part 1

Lead Change Blog

No matter how brilliantly researched, planned, and executed, you will meet resistance to change. It might seem somewhat off-putting, that around 75% of your workforce might resist change in some shape or form. Provide information and feedback, even if the process is slow. So what does that mean for your people?

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Organizational Change Management: Navigating Change with Effective Change Management Strategies

HR Digest

For this reason, change management strategies must be implemented so everyone can easily adapt. This article explores the best practices and HR tips and tricks for managing organizational change. What is organizational change management? What is organizational change management?

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Managing Change in the Workplace Does Not Happen Overnight

HR Digest

Managing change in the workplace is no easy task considering the innumerable ways a company has to keep adapting to shifting circumstances. The best change management strategies are often the ones that are adopted through a consensus at the organization, where all those affected also benefit, or at the least supported by, the change.