(Managing Resistance To Change Cont. 5)

Some Tips to Handle Resistance (5)

1. Do change management right the first time (resistance is a normal human response to change; need to avoid and/or, mitigate as quickly as possible; be proactive in order to activate & engage staff in the change at the start of the project/initiative
"...Capturing and leveraging the passion and positive emotions surrounding change often prevents resistance from occurring in the first place..."
Prosci, 2023o

Most resistance can be avoided by implementing effective change management practices and principle.

(source: Prosci, 2023o)

Some effective strategies for mitigating resistance include:
"...- Utilising a structured change management approach from the initiation of the project
     - engaging senior leaders as active and visible sponsors of change
     - recruiting managers as advocates for the change
     - communicate the need to change, its impact on individuals, and the benefits to employees, ie answering 'what's in it for me'..."
Prosci, 2023o

The aim is to prevent resistance from happening; this is best done as early as possible in the project life-cycle by helping
"...front-line employees understand the 'why' behind the change and see the commitment from leaders throughout the organisation..."
Prosci, 2023o)