15 Reasons why people resist change

Personal loss is suffered – real or perceived – could be to do with importance, income, status, influence or whatever.

Cannot understand or see a need for the change – nothing is wrong with the current situation.

Doesn’t like and/or respect the person/source of the change.

Doesn’t like or agree with the manner in which the change was handled.

Has a generally negative attitude towards the organisation and/or their own role.

Wasn’t consulted concerning the process of planning or introducing the changes and feels left out or disrespected.

Doesn’t understand the reason/s for the change – maybe it has not been explained.

Feels the change is a personal criticism.

Feels the changes will do more harm than good.

The change will requires too much effort for the reward it will bring

The change comes at a particularly bad time.

Pushing boundaries to see if they can get by without doing what the change requires.

The change is perceived to create new burdens – more work, responsibility etc.

The individuals have been negatively influenced by others.

Cynical - seen it all before, has the T-shirt etc, didn’t work then – why now?

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