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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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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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Leaders Need To Face Resistance

Joseph Lalonde

Leading can be a struggle when someone is openly resisting you. Be it a team member, friend, or loved one, resistance feels like it is hurting us. Or it might be the vision you presented to your organization is put to the test. You may feel challenged or not believed.

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Consultants: Resistance Is Futile

N2Growth Blog

Resistance is Futile”, pretty much sums it up. Can you hear the creepy organ music?) She leads a large, global organization at NIH. The culture of her organization is highly collaborative and team based. At this point she stopped listening to Scott and those familiar words popped into her head, Resistance is Futile.

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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. The same principle applies to organizations and change initiatives. Organizations attempting to control or suppress certain aspects of their culture or processes can increase those behaviors.

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Change Management in Business: Overcoming Resistance and Optimizing Limited Resources

CO2

Understanding Resistance to Change Management: Stakeholder Concerns : Change resistance often stems from stakeholders’ fears and uncertainties. The Reality of Limited Resources : Financial Resources Constraints : Every organization faces financial limitations. Resistance often comes from a place of concern or uncertainty.

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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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