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Overcoming resistance
All meaningful change initiatives face possible roadblocks or obstacles. Common obstacles to change include:
- Fear of change
- Uncommitted or ambivalent leadership
- A belief that positive change is not possible
- Lack of a felt need for change
- Lack of a clear vision
- Lack of an empowered coalition or team
- Missing practical first steps
- Unconstructive organizational culture
Resistance to change is natural. It should not be personalized. Among the successful strategies we help leaders use to address resistance are:
- Share the change agenda widely.
- Act on the change agenda, demonstrating visible commitment.
- Provide safe opportunities for expressions of concern and loss.
- Share information openly, widely, and frequently.
- Listen carefully and reflectively. Ask questions. Acknowledge.
© 2008 by Schiller Center|sherry@schillercenter.org
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