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Understanding of Resistance to Change

what dose understanding of resistance to change mean ?

* Resistance is a natural response to change and recognising and manging resistance is a key skill for the effective change manager.

1- Recognising resistance to change

How do you know if there is resistance to your change?

* simply people tell you quite directly that they're not happy or they're not going to participate in your plans.

2- Managing resistance to change

how to mange resistance to change in workplace ?

- Recognise resistance. Don't pretend it's not happening - it will not go away, but will quietly fester and grow to be much bigger than it really is. It is most important first of all to recognise and acknowledge the resistance.

- Open it up for discussion. Often easier said than done but if you recognise resistance, then ask questions and find out about it. Listen to what people say and don't think about whether you agree or disagree with them.

- Understand their concerns. Try to understand what might be really worrying them. Does your plan have some real weaknesses? Could their concerns have some basis? Are they worried about their own capacity or skills? Whilst they might not want to admit it, is it possible that they feel they don't have the ability or knowledge necessary? Or are they going to lose status? Or control?

- Give it some time. Allow time for the concerns to be raised and then work with your team to find shared solutions.

3-Motivation and resistance to change

what is the key of Motivation and resistance to change?

- the Key is to managing resistance is understanding motivation and also requires a change in behaviour. For each member of your team think about what their motivation might be, how this will be affected by the change and how you might revise your change plans accordingly.