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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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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?

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Consultants: Resistance Is Futile

N2Growth Blog

Resistance is Futile”, pretty much sums it up. At this point she stopped listening to Scott and those familiar words popped into her head, Resistance is Futile. In her head she hears, “Resistance is Futile.” This time the thought, “Give in to the Dark Side,” does not fade away. Part 2: Resis tance Does Not Have To Be Futile.

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Overcoming resistance

Persuasive Powerhouse

Dictionaries provide strong synonyms for the word “resistance”: defiance, opposition, fight and conflict to name a few. It’s important for you to notice subtle resistance and become aware of passive behaviors in those you lead that signal that they aren’t on board. you feel like they are resisting you ).

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10 Must-Have Tools for Participating in an Online Cooking Workshop

Strategy Driven

So, each participant needs to have a recipe, or instructions to follow. Make sure the pots or pans you use are made of nylon and stainless steel so they resist sticking or scratching. Ask the participants to review the recipe before the activity to ensure they have all the needed tools and can keep pace with the chef.

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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 May’s post , I set out the first six of my suggested twelve ways to reduce or reframe resistance to change. Always take a positive view on resistance and seek to reduce it rather than eliminate it.

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Are They Resisting Change or Being Changed?

The Practical Leader

Resistance to change” frustrates many managers. Change management programs aim to overcome that resistance. Like the Rottweiler, embracing or resisting change has a lot to do with how much control we have. Like the Rottweiler, embracing or resisting change has a lot to do with how much control we have.