Fast Facts: 6 Reasons People Resist Change
Change is inevitable, in one way or another. It can elicit a variety of emotional and logical responses, especially at work when it comes with a perceived loss of control or potential threats to existing operations.
Leaders seeking to influence change often run up against resistance from employees, managers, executives, and outside stakeholders, which can endanger future-facing projects.
To overcome that resistance, leaders must first understand it. Watch the video below for an overview of some of the typical causes of resistance to change.
Additional Resources
ASIS International Essentials of Security Project Management Certificate Program
Oak Engage’s 2023 Change Report
Texas Executive Education, Push and Pull: Understanding Resistance to Change
Prosci’s Complete Guide Managing Resistance to Change
Harvard Business Review, “How to Deal with Resistance to Change”
Harvard Business Review, “Change Is Hard. Here’s How to Make It Less Painful.”
