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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

Resistance is Futileā€, pretty much sums it up. Her world is complex, she relies on robust processes, continuous improvement and highly experienced employees to meet the needs of the business. Do I really have to put my team through this process again? She leads a large, global organization at NIH. Her track record is stellar.

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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 stakeholdersā€™ fears and uncertainties. It’s vital for leaders to recognize and address these concerns, ensuring a smoother change adoption process. Adopt Technology: Embrace innovative solutions to streamline processes.

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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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12 Ways to Reduce Resistance to Change ā€“ 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. Try, wherever possible, to increase ownership of the change process, providing time and space for authentic engagement.

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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.