Resistance to Change...!!!

Resistance to Change…!!!

Dear Readers,

Today I want to talk something about resistance to change in any organization. As we have read many a times that it is a human tendency to resist change. It may be in various ways and types but it is obvious that employees resist to change.

Change management is very much necessary to undergo change in a efficient way. Managing resistance to change is challenging. Resistance to change can be covert or overt, organized or individual. Employees can realize that they don't like or want a change and resist publicly and verbally. Or, they can just feel uncomfortable and resist, sometimes unknowingly, through the actions they take, the words they use to describe the change, and the stories and conversations they share in the workplace.

Employee’s resistance can be controlled effectively through ways like effective communication, organizational development etc. Appointing a change agent can be a leading step towards managing change. And for this, spotting resistance amongst employees is also very necessary.

Employees resist change:

v  When the reason for the change is unclear.  Ambiguity--whether it is about costs, equipment, jobs--can trigger negative reactions among users.

v  When the proposed users have not been consulted about the change, and it is offered to them as an accomplished fact.  People like to know what's going on, especially if their jobs may be affected.  Informed workers tend to have higher levels of job satisfaction than uninformed workers.

v  When the change threatens to modify established patterns of working relationships between people.

v  When communication about the change--timetables, personnel, monies, etc.--has not been sufficient.

v  When the benefits and rewards for making the change are not seen as adequate for the trouble involved.

v  When the change threatens jobs, power or status in an organization.

Now if any change agent has to implement change in any organization, and he understand these reason clearly, the change can be brought in effectively.

 That is all for today… Good Night… OPEN UP… & Stay Happy… :)

Comments and suggestions are always welcome… :)

“It is easier to resist at the beginning than at the end.”
― Leonardo da Vinci