{"id":149,"date":"2017-08-07T16:30:53","date_gmt":"2017-08-07T16:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/atd-tc3-management\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=149"},"modified":"2017-08-07T16:30:53","modified_gmt":"2017-08-07T16:30:53","slug":"building-your-change-management-skills","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/atd-tc3-management\/chapter\/building-your-change-management-skills\/","title":{"raw":"Building Your Change Management Skills","rendered":"Building Your Change Management Skills"},"content":{"raw":"<div class=\"im_section\">\r\n<div class=\"im_learning_objectives im_editable im_block\">\r\n<h3 id=\"anonymous_element_9\" class=\"im_title\">Learning Objective<\/h3>\r\n<ol class=\"im_orderedlist\">\r\n \t<li>Identify guidelines for overcoming resistance to change.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"im_section\">\r\n<h2 id=\"anonymous_element_10\" class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">Overcoming Resistance to Your Proposals<\/h2>\r\nYou feel that a change is needed. You have a great idea. But people around you do not seem convinced. They are resisting your great idea. How do you make change happen?\r\n<ul class=\"im_itemizedlist im_editable im_block\">\r\n \t<li><em class=\"im_emphasis\">Listen to naysayers<\/em>. You may think that your idea is great, but listening to those who resist may give you valuable ideas about why it may not work and how to design it more effectively.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em class=\"im_emphasis\">Is your change revolutionary<\/em>? If you are trying to change dramatically the way things are done, you will find that resistance is greater. If your proposal involves incrementally making things better, you may have better luck.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em class=\"im_emphasis\">Involve those around you in planning the change<\/em>. Instead of providing the solutions, make them part of the solution. If they admit that there is a problem and participate in planning a way out, you would have to do less convincing when it is time to implement the change.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em class=\"im_emphasis\">Assess your credibility<\/em>. When trying to persuade people to change their ways, it helps if you have a history of suggesting implementable changes. Otherwise, you may be ignored or met with suspicion. This means you need to establish trust and a history of keeping promises over time before you propose a major change.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em class=\"im_emphasis\">Present data to your audience<\/em>. Be prepared to defend the technical aspects of your ideas and provide evidence that your proposal is likely to work.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em class=\"im_emphasis\">Appeal to your audience\u2019s ideals<\/em>. Frame your proposal around the big picture. Are you going to create happier clients? Is this going to lead to a better reputation for the company? Identify the long-term goals you are hoping to accomplish that people would be proud to be a part of.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em class=\"im_emphasis\">Understand the reasons for resistance<\/em>. Is your audience resisting because they fear change? Does the change you propose mean more work for them? Does it affect them in a negative way? Understanding the consequences of your proposal for the parties involved may help you tailor your pitch to your audience.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"im_key_takeaways im_editable im_block\">\r\n<h3 id=\"anonymous_element_11\" class=\"im_title\">Key Takeaway<\/h3>\r\nThere are several steps you can take to help you overcome resistance to change. Many of them share the common theme of respecting those who are resistant so you can understand and learn from their concerns.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3 id=\"anonymous_element_12\" class=\"im_title\"><\/h3>","rendered":"<div class=\"im_section\">\n<div class=\"im_learning_objectives im_editable im_block\">\n<h3 id=\"anonymous_element_9\" class=\"im_title\">Learning Objective<\/h3>\n<ol class=\"im_orderedlist\">\n<li>Identify guidelines for overcoming resistance to change.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"im_section\">\n<h2 id=\"anonymous_element_10\" class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">Overcoming Resistance to Your Proposals<\/h2>\n<p>You feel that a change is needed. You have a great idea. But people around you do not seem convinced. They are resisting your great idea. How do you make change happen?<\/p>\n<ul class=\"im_itemizedlist im_editable im_block\">\n<li><em class=\"im_emphasis\">Listen to naysayers<\/em>. You may think that your idea is great, but listening to those who resist may give you valuable ideas about why it may not work and how to design it more effectively.<\/li>\n<li><em class=\"im_emphasis\">Is your change revolutionary<\/em>? If you are trying to change dramatically the way things are done, you will find that resistance is greater. If your proposal involves incrementally making things better, you may have better luck.<\/li>\n<li><em class=\"im_emphasis\">Involve those around you in planning the change<\/em>. Instead of providing the solutions, make them part of the solution. If they admit that there is a problem and participate in planning a way out, you would have to do less convincing when it is time to implement the change.<\/li>\n<li><em class=\"im_emphasis\">Assess your credibility<\/em>. When trying to persuade people to change their ways, it helps if you have a history of suggesting implementable changes. Otherwise, you may be ignored or met with suspicion. This means you need to establish trust and a history of keeping promises over time before you propose a major change.<\/li>\n<li><em class=\"im_emphasis\">Present data to your audience<\/em>. Be prepared to defend the technical aspects of your ideas and provide evidence that your proposal is likely to work.<\/li>\n<li><em class=\"im_emphasis\">Appeal to your audience\u2019s ideals<\/em>. Frame your proposal around the big picture. Are you going to create happier clients? Is this going to lead to a better reputation for the company? Identify the long-term goals you are hoping to accomplish that people would be proud to be a part of.<\/li>\n<li><em class=\"im_emphasis\">Understand the reasons for resistance<\/em>. Is your audience resisting because they fear change? Does the change you propose mean more work for them? Does it affect them in a negative way? 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