Overcoming Resistance
In the article by Weber (2015), there is a statement about the importance of engaging those who will be impacted by change in the process of implementing change. The article further relates that initial efforts to foster change in the organization’s strategic planning process were unsuccessful in part because of lack of engagement. Resistance to change and lack of trust are common experiences when an organization or community engages in change efforts.
In your initial post, discuss the principles for dealing with opposition or resistance in change efforts for the Riverbend City Strategic Planning Committee, as described in the media piece in the Studies for this unit. Is resistance a normal part of the process? Can it be used in the effort to promote change? How? Discuss the resistance presented by one of the members of the Riverbend City Strategic Planning Committee and critique the response or method of addressing the resistance that was used by the group leader.
Response Guidelines
Read the posts of the other learners and respond to the initial posts of two. Ask clarifying questions or provide another perspective about dealing with resistance in the Riverbend City Strategic Planning Committee.
Riverbend City: External ResistanceBEGIN ACTIVITYICON
Learning Components
Overcoming Resistance In the article by Weber (2015)
Introduction
In the article by Weber (2015)***Outline of the post:
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As you become a more experienced writer, you will inevitably encounter resistance to your work. This is a natural part of the creative process, but it can be overcome if you identify and overcome the resistance before it gets out of hand.
Resistance can take many forms: from strangers who comment on your blog posts with negative feedback to coworkers who don’t want to work with you because they think you’re too slow or lazy (even though both are lies). When we face resistance, there are many ways to deal with it: being persistent in your efforts; finding small steps towards achieving whatever goal needs completion; finding ways for what initially felt like a negative experience into something useful (such as by learning something new from an experience).
Takeaway:
As you can see, overcoming resistance is an important part of your success. Whether it’s a personal goal or a professional one, resisting the temptation to give up can be tough at first—but it will pay off in the long run.
If you have any questions about overcoming resistance or how to get past obstacles in your life, don’t hesitate to reach out! We’re here for you whenever there are problems that need solving (no matter what they may be).
Conclusion
The most important takeaway from this article is that there is no single “best” way to overcome resistance. It’s about finding the right approach for your situation and then sticking with it until you achieve your desired outcome. The best way to do this is by talking about what you want in person! Even if you don’t know someone well yet, having conversations about their goals or interests can help build trust and rapport so that when they ask for something specific later down the line they feel more comfortable taking their request seriously (even when they don’t initially agree).