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RESISTANCE TO CHANGE RECONSIDERED

Lead Change Blog

Change means uncertainty, which is an uncomfortable state for many. Lack of participation in meetings. Often follow-up will be needed to any quantitative data collection, such as a focus group or confidential interviews, to understand the reasons for the resistance. Job insecurity. Misaligned reward systems.

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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. "My style is direct," says one senior executive. "In You start tiptoeing."