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Overcoming Change Resistance: Understanding the Ironic Processes Theory

Mike Cardus

This can result in resistance to change and an inability to achieve the desired outcome. Ironic Rebound Effect – and resistance to change How can organizations avoid this ironic rebound effect when implementing change initiatives? Be patient : Change is a process, and it’s important to allow employees to adjust and adapt.

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Resistance and Inward Spiraling Doom Loops

Mike Cardus

Sitting with 20 managers in a Communication and Collaboration Workshop discussing Cooperation and Resistance Loops. We spent too much time on the Resistance Loops or as I call it: Inward Spiraling Doom Loops of Asphyxiation. They feel that and resist. Have you been guilty of creating resistance loops?

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5 Valuable Ways DISC Personality Profiles Unlock Clearer Team Communication and Collaboration

Great Results Team Building

Their control-oriented nature may lead to micromanagement or a resistance to new ideas. Their focus on building relationships fosters loyalty and collaboration. Weaknesses: Steadys can be conflict-averse and resistant to change. Their leadership skills inspire others to achieve goals.

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Top 10 Reasons Your Team Building Activities are Ineffective

Lead by Adventure

I’ll finish the story in a bit, but first let me share some of the other the top ten reasons why you may not be getting the desired results out of your team building activities. Goals are important for most business activities and team building is no exception. Reason 1: You never set any goals.

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Team Building Lessons I Learned from My Mom

Lead by Adventure

Again, it may take some time to train all of your team, and some team members might need a re-direct from you personally (those especially resistant to this idea), but in the end, your team will be better, more trusting, and more confident in their coworkers. What team building lessons did you learn from your mom?

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Make Failure and Learning an Objective :: Resistance to Change

Mike Cardus

In ‘ Resistance to Change. Fear of Temporary Incompetence ’ … I shared some ideas on how to work with resistance to change : Fear of temporary incompetence. If the company and people accept this as a path to personal mastery , the temporary incompetence is accepted as part of the process and the resistance to change can be lessened.

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Resistance to Change. Fear of Temporary Incompetence

Mike Cardus

Following my own advice of seeing resistance as a gift and a chance to determine how to cooperate, here are some lessons learned. Following the steps and ideas above PLUS consistently communicating and working with the team and the people on the team we become collaborators to make change happen. How to work with this?