Change the Only Constant in the Universe
Change the Only Constant in the Universe
Philosopher Cato is often given credit for this observation
Though some people thrive on Change, many to most do not.
Here are a variety of reasons why the greatest majority of people RESIST CHANGE.
WHY PEOPLE RESIST Change
People resist change for a variety of reasons. Some of them are...
1. The purpose of the change communicate individually more
is not made clear.
communicate with group more thoroughly
2. The people affected by the change
involve them in small groups are not involved in the
planning of the change.
3. Existing habit patterns
study how changes will affect
are not considered. existing habits/paradigms
4. Lack of ownership
involvement, encourage buy-in
5. Laci of apparent benefits
payoff, rewards, benefits for results
6. Increased work or burden
lighten loads, divide up work
7. Lack of management support
support, be clear and show it
8. Loneliness (only one(s) doing it)
work at team building regularly
9. Fear of Risk
listen and move slow enough
10. Fear of Failure,
affirm that there will be no loss
11. Fear of Loss of Job
be open about it continuously
12. Feeling Insecure
provide security as you can
13. “We Don’t Do Things That Way Around Here!”
develop new ways and sharing that now
“We Do Those Things Around Here”
14. Loss of fun, humor or future boredom
add fun, ask for ways to add fun
15. Chaos, loss of control
create new controls, share controls
Review each of these and choose your responses
HOW PEOPLE ARE AFFECTED BY Change
How much are these affecting your staff
o little, m some, p great deal.
1. Have your people complete this.
2. Collect the results
3. Share the results
4. Discuss the areas of greatest concern
5. Discuss what might be done about the most extreme ones.
o m p Absenteeism
o m p Anger
o m p Anxiety
o m p Apathy
o m p Avoidance
o m p Combat Mentality
o m p Denial
o m p Distrust
o m p Fatigue
o m p Feelings of Victimization
o m p Filing of Grievances
o m p Hoarding of Supplies
o m p Hyperactivity
o m p Irritability
o m p Isolation
o m p Numbness
o m p Panic Attacks
o m p Pessimism
o m p Physical Aches and Pains
o m p Sabotage
o m p Self-Blame
o m p Self-Doubt
o m p Shouting, raised voices
o m p Slow Motion
o m p Suspicion
o m p Tardiness
o m p Theft
o m p Violent Behavior
o m p Work errors
o m p Worry
5 Factors of PEOPLE Who Change Effectively
The following are 5 Key Factors that help people deal with change effectively. Review the 5 Key Factors and answer each question from you perspective now.
1. CONFIDENCE
a. Can I list my greatest achievements?
b. Am I aware of my talents?
c. Do I have a realistic opinion of my value to your organization?
d. Do I prepare for failures and setbacks? (Murphy’s Law)
e. Am I a risk-taker?
f. Do I have a strategy for dealing with fear?
2. CHALLENGE
a. Am I basically an optimist?
b. Is my first reaction to change to look for opportunity?
c. Do I try to find advantages in changes?
d. Can I find positives in negative situations?
e. Do I surround myself with positive people?
f. When negative things happen to I try to turn them into positives?
3. COPING SKILLS
a. Am I flexible?
b. Do I focus on the aspects of a change I can control & help with?
c. Can I accept change as given?
d. Do I management my time well?
e. Can I handle stress in my job?
f. Do I have a sense of humor about things that don’t go right?
4. COUNTERBALANCE
a. Do I have goals for the major parts of my life?
b. Am I spending time on my own to develop more work skills?
c. Are my work life and my private life in balance?
d. Do I find fun and enjoyment in my job?
e. Do I like where I work?
5. CREATIVITY
a. Do I believe I am creative?
b. Do I have confidence in my ability to solve problems creatively?
c. Do I look for many possible solutions or only one right answer? d. Do I value the creative ideas of others?
e. Do I play with ideas before jumping to solutions?
f. Do I accept that we need to be continually improving?
Philosopher Cato is often given credit for this observation
Though some people thrive on Change, many to most do not.
Here are a variety of reasons why the greatest majority of people RESIST CHANGE.
WHY PEOPLE RESIST Change
People resist change for a variety of reasons. Some of them are...
1. The purpose of the change communicate individually more
is not made clear.
communicate with group more thoroughly
2. The people affected by the change
involve them in small groups are not involved in the
planning of the change.
3. Existing habit patterns
study how changes will affect
are not considered. existing habits/paradigms
4. Lack of ownership
involvement, encourage buy-in
5. Laci of apparent benefits
payoff, rewards, benefits for results
6. Increased work or burden
lighten loads, divide up work
7. Lack of management support
support, be clear and show it
8. Loneliness (only one(s) doing it)
work at team building regularly
9. Fear of Risk
listen and move slow enough
10. Fear of Failure,
affirm that there will be no loss
11. Fear of Loss of Job
be open about it continuously
12. Feeling Insecure
provide security as you can
13. “We Don’t Do Things That Way Around Here!”
develop new ways and sharing that now
“We Do Those Things Around Here”
14. Loss of fun, humor or future boredom
add fun, ask for ways to add fun
15. Chaos, loss of control
create new controls, share controls
Review each of these and choose your responses
HOW PEOPLE ARE AFFECTED BY Change
How much are these affecting your staff
o little, m some, p great deal.
1. Have your people complete this.
2. Collect the results
3. Share the results
4. Discuss the areas of greatest concern
5. Discuss what might be done about the most extreme ones.
o m p Absenteeism
o m p Anger
o m p Anxiety
o m p Apathy
o m p Avoidance
o m p Combat Mentality
o m p Denial
o m p Distrust
o m p Fatigue
o m p Feelings of Victimization
o m p Filing of Grievances
o m p Hoarding of Supplies
o m p Hyperactivity
o m p Irritability
o m p Isolation
o m p Numbness
o m p Panic Attacks
o m p Pessimism
o m p Physical Aches and Pains
o m p Sabotage
o m p Self-Blame
o m p Self-Doubt
o m p Shouting, raised voices
o m p Slow Motion
o m p Suspicion
o m p Tardiness
o m p Theft
o m p Violent Behavior
o m p Work errors
o m p Worry
5 Factors of PEOPLE Who Change Effectively
The following are 5 Key Factors that help people deal with change effectively. Review the 5 Key Factors and answer each question from you perspective now.
1. CONFIDENCE
a. Can I list my greatest achievements?
b. Am I aware of my talents?
c. Do I have a realistic opinion of my value to your organization?
d. Do I prepare for failures and setbacks? (Murphy’s Law)
e. Am I a risk-taker?
f. Do I have a strategy for dealing with fear?
2. CHALLENGE
a. Am I basically an optimist?
b. Is my first reaction to change to look for opportunity?
c. Do I try to find advantages in changes?
d. Can I find positives in negative situations?
e. Do I surround myself with positive people?
f. When negative things happen to I try to turn them into positives?
3. COPING SKILLS
a. Am I flexible?
b. Do I focus on the aspects of a change I can control & help with?
c. Can I accept change as given?
d. Do I management my time well?
e. Can I handle stress in my job?
f. Do I have a sense of humor about things that don’t go right?
4. COUNTERBALANCE
a. Do I have goals for the major parts of my life?
b. Am I spending time on my own to develop more work skills?
c. Are my work life and my private life in balance?
d. Do I find fun and enjoyment in my job?
e. Do I like where I work?
5. CREATIVITY
a. Do I believe I am creative?
b. Do I have confidence in my ability to solve problems creatively?
c. Do I look for many possible solutions or only one right answer? d. Do I value the creative ideas of others?
e. Do I play with ideas before jumping to solutions?
f. Do I accept that we need to be continually improving?
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