Any time an organization looks to make changes using process improvement methodologies, it often meets heavy internal resistance from the “doers.” These individuals are responsible for instituting ...

Communicate early and clearly to reduce uncertainty and build trust during workplace changes. Explain the “why” behind changes to foster understanding and minimize resistance. Acknowledge challenges, ...

Change is, and always has been, inevitable. But change is happening exponentially faster than in the past, and keeping up with these changes can be incredibly challenging and disrupting, especially in ...

It is human nature for us to seek consistency and predictability in our personal and professional lives. Changes, particularly unexpected changes, can be stressful and feel threatening. Consequently, ...

Leaders at all ranks must model change-positive behavior and work together to maintain consistency and alignment in driving initiatives forward. Change is more readily accepted when firefighters trust ...

Let’s face it: Lawyers can be laggards. According to Everett M. Rogers in his book Diffusion of Innovations, there are five categories governing the spread of ideas and technologies through cultures: ...

Leo Tolstoy is credited as saying, “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” This seems perfect evidence that resistance to change abounds. This resistance often ...

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“I think the biggest challenge we have when we are driving reforms is the mindset and the resistance to change. Once you are used to a certain method, a certain way of doing things, a new method comes ...

What is work? For purposes of this discussion, think of Work as the outcome of Will motivating Effort to get some Task accomplished. When work is not easy, freely chosen, or enjoyable, it can become ...