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How to overcomefear, resistance to change

Uncertainty is one cause of fear and people resist strategic change. As the strategic planning team formulates its strategy, factor in how to overcome this barrier. Top down support is critical and a compelling vision is necessary. This is one of the most discussed topics in my seminars.

Most frequent best practice

Point out the results if there is no change; present hard data to support the need for change, talk dollars and cents

Most frequent best practice

Create a learning environment, make it part of the culture

Most frequent best practice

Understand and communicate, communicate: the why, the benefits of the change, what is in it for me (WIIFM)

Most frequent best practice

Delegate ownership of the change process

Second most frequent best practice

Make sure you have the right people involved

Second most frequent best practice

Rewards and recognition - tied to the purpose of the organization

Second most frequent best practice

Uncover and address key concerns in advance

Usually works

Involve those affected by the change and value their inputs

Usually works

Lead by example

Usually works

Use external resources with reputation; bring in new people for new ideas/questions

Works sometimes

Decrease, mitigate the risk of change, i.e. do not shoot the risk taker, some failure is expected

Works sometimes

Focus senior management training on change methods

Works sometimes

Bring in outside experts

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