Managing Change l

Managing change has to do with changing people behaviors. Usually individuals present certain level of resistance to change. They prefer to stay with what is known. To incorporate change can be perceived as a threat. Usually change is motivated to increase performance or because the market or industry requires it in order to keep an organization alive. Nevertheless, change can be hard to accomplish and sometimes needs to come first from the leaders of an organization.

In order to effectively deal with change leaders should try to commit individuals into it instead of asking them to comply. One of the best methods to overcome resistance to change is by providing education about the change effort. Education helps individuals to understand change and its processes. When individuals are allowed to participate in the change process they are more likely to welcome change instead of opposing it.

Reference

Osland, J., Kolb, D., Rubin, I., & Turner, M. (2007). Organizational behavior: An Experiential approach. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson/Prentice Hall