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RESISTANCE TO CHANGE RECONSIDERED

Lead Change Blog

Change means uncertainty, which is an uncomfortable state for many. Change resistance should be welcomed as an important source of data about how the plan is progressing. The best way to reduce resistance is to plan for it, monitor it, and take appropriate steps to address it throughout the change process. Job insecurity.

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This is Critical to Building an Agile, Change Adaptive Organization

The Practical Leader

Find ways to manage chronic uncertainty. Leading change was a key focus that emerged from reader feedback on the main topics over 600 readers said they’d like to see in my latest book project. It’s been a vital focus for many of our leadership team retreats and culture development work.

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Too Many People of Color Feel Uncomfortable at Work

Harvard Business Review

Notes a focus group participant, "You start to be less of who you are. One remedy: Sponsorship can turn the uncertainties and insecurities of difference into the confidence and vision of career success. As a result, protégés are nearly 60% less likely to plan to quit within a year. You start tiptoeing."