Do you also know that feeling of panic that suddenly arises when something threatens to change? Feeling like you've lost control? Think of changes in the private sphere where we see small children growing up with all the vicissitudes that come with it. They sometimes say that little children have little worries, big children have big worries. But also changes within companies, such as a company takeover or enormous growth. These are all changes that many of you may have already had to deal with and that have a major impact and can therefore encounter resistance. But everything and everyone changes, whether we want it or not. Change is part of life and is a continuous process, the trick is to change along with the new situation. Several studies have shown that we humans really do not like change and therefore resist it. But where exactly does this fear of change management come from?
This blog briefly discusses why we have difficulty with change and how you can deal with this resistance. Maybe after reading this blog, you will be able to keep a cool head and think in terms of opportunities during the next change in your life. Change2Success….!
Success and fear of change
We often think that the fear we feel is the fear of the change itself. That we get that panicky feeling because we are going to try something new. Nothing is less true. Often that feeling is not the result of the change itself, but rather the fear of leaving the known and not knowing what the unknown will bring you. Now be honest. That stable basis is nice and also provides peace, but secretly we also dream of challenges and opportunities. We humans often have no problem exploring the unknown, we are naturally discovering and curious creatures. The nature of our fear often lies in the fact that you know what you have now, but you don't know what you will get later.
When is the last time you faced a big change?
Do you still recognize the uncertainty and anxious feeling that arose then? Most of us must have felt some form of uncertainty, but how did you feel a year later?
Everything probably went well and you were happy with the change.
Eventually everything comes naturally. This will happen faster for some than for others. As a company you must take this into account. When a major change occurs within a company, you cannot simply expect that you will have implemented this major change without any problems within one month. Within your company you deal with people in all its facets and colors, each in turn dealing with this change.
Corporate culture
A key aspect of change management is corporate culture. It forms the heart of your organization and determines the attitude and behavior of your employees. Corporate culture is an intangible and abstract concept, and it can be difficult to uncover. If the corporate culture is very traditional, there is a high probability that many employees will resist change. Would you like to know more about whether your corporate culture is ready for change? Then take a look at this article on changing corporate culture.
You have probably heard the words “This is how we always do it”. This is a culture formation that probably arose unconsciously. The trick is to look at certain situations from a different perspective. For example, many employees do not know what the vision or mission of the company where they work is. In fact, some directors even find this difficult to express clearly. However, it is very important to get everyone on the same page and corporate culture plays an important role in this.
Resistance
Resistance is an indirect expression of a feeling of unease or even concern on the part of an employee. Having resistance does not necessarily equate to a negative feeling. It can also demonstrate a strong connection to the organization. An employee may have their own opinion regarding the changes, for example, as a result of high levels of commitment. It is important to listen carefully to employees when resistance arises. It is best to choose a personal approach for this. Have one-on-one conversations with your employees. While this may take a lot of time, this method allows you to address objections immediately and ensures that employees feel truly taken seriously. By genuinely listening to their opinions, everyone feels heard, and the likelihood of support for the changes increases.
To keep resistance as small as possible, it is important that you present and argue for the plans in a clear and open manner right from the start of change management. Explain to everyone the choices made clearly and in understandable language and emphasize the positive aspects of the changes.
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