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What do you do if your innovative ideas are met with resistance?

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Facing resistance to your innovative ideas can be disheartening, but it's a common hurdle that requires resilience and strategic thinking. When you're passionate about your vision, it's crucial to understand that not everyone will immediately see the value you perceive. To navigate this challenge, it's important to approach the situation with empathy, patience, and a willingness to communicate effectively. By understanding the perspectives of those who are resistant, you can tailor your approach to address their concerns while reinforcing the benefits of your innovation.

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Haswanth Kumar Kurevella

Student at SRKREC IT | Past President's Distinguished Area E4 Director at District 126 Toastmasters
Joy B Hans - DTM

Director Corporate Training | Certified Life and Behavioural Coach | Keynote Speaker and Public Speaking Coach
Esha Nair

Chief Human Resources Officer | PoSH -Train The Trainer, HR Business Partner

1 Understand Concerns

When your ideas are met with resistance, the first step is to listen actively and seek to understand the underlying concerns. Often, resistance stems from a lack of clarity, fear of change, or perceived risks. By engaging in open dialogue, you can learn what's driving the skepticism and address it head-on. This doesn't mean you have to agree with every criticism, but by acknowledging and respecting different viewpoints, you pave the way for constructive conversations that can lead to mutual understanding and, ultimately, support for your ideas.

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Haswanth Kumar Kurevella

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Innovation - By definition itself its something that's not accepted easily or being done for the first time, So having a resistance is quite often We can handle this by 1,Listen 2,Empatheize 3,Analyse Outcomes 4,Be flexible to accepts inputs from others. 5,Understand your Target Audience and present the idea in their terms By applying these steps we can make our idea undergo three different phases 1,can't be done 2,probably can be done, but not worth of doing 3,i knew it was a good idea all along.

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Esha Nair

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Understand Why: Listen to concerns. Is it fear of change, unclear benefits, or execution worries? Refine & Champion: Address concerns, tailor your pitch, and gather data to show the idea's potential. Start Small: Pilot your idea in a controlled setting. Success on a micro-level builds trust for a larger rollout. By actively addressing concerns and showcasing value, you can turn resistance into support for your innovative vision.

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Phillip Marzella

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It's common for people to be hesitant about new ideas. As humans, we tend to be cautious and may view new concepts with skepticism or suspicion. In my experience, a helpful approach is to start discussing the new idea with everyone involved early on. By communicating the potential advantages of the idea, you can help people slowly become more open to the change.

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Jack Knibbs

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We've tried lots of new ideas, and most worked well, but some didn't. What really mattered was how we dealt with change. Sometimes, it was tough, but we focused on the solutions and listened to the problems. We kept trying, and now we've accepted most of our changes and software, making our process better overall.

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Rumaisa Irfan

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If innovative ideas are met with resistance: Communicate the benefits and potential outcomes of the ideas clearly and persuasively. Seek feedback and address concerns to alleviate resistance and build support. Pilot the ideas on a smaller scale to demonstrate feasibility and showcase their value. Collaborate with key stakeholders to refine the ideas and incorporate their input for greater acceptance.

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2 Refine Pitch

Your pitch is your idea's first impression and can make or break its acceptance. If you're facing resistance, take a step back to refine your pitch. Ensure it clearly articulates the benefits, addresses potential concerns, and is tailored to your audience's interests. A compelling pitch isn't just about the idea itself but also about how it's communicated. Use stories, analogies, or demonstrations to make your concept more relatable and easier to grasp. A well-crafted pitch can transform skepticism into intrigue.

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Joy B Hans - DTM

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Every idea you share has multiple underlined layers to be addressed to make it easily absorbed. 1. Layer one the logical part - Why it is better? 2. Layer two the emotional part - How it will help? 3. Layer three practical part - What will happen?

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La forma como expresamos una idea es vital para poder generar emociones que afiancen la idea. Si se encuentra resistencia, los beneficios no son claros, no ve con claridad en lo que puede desencadenar los hábitos actuales o quizás busque alguna otra forma de lograr el objetivo. Muchas veces la propia experiencia también marca un hito importante, para poder dejar claro el camino. Lo importante, es que ya se dejó un interrogante al coachee para que pueda indagar, buscar información, analizar, tome una decisión y genere su propia ruta.

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3 Leverage Allies

Building a coalition of support can be instrumental in overcoming resistance. Identify colleagues or stakeholders who share your vision and can help advocate for your idea. These allies can provide valuable feedback, suggest improvements, and lend their credibility to your proposal. They can also help you navigate the political landscape of your organization and identify key decision-makers whose buy-in is crucial for moving forward. Remember, there's strength in numbers, and having supporters can make a significant difference.

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Joy B Hans - DTM

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One of the best way to convince any one is convincing their peer. We as human love to trust anything once it has been vetted by other humans. that's why we read reviews or ask others suggestions before buying something we love. Its always wise to have a few bought in allies before you pith the idea to the decision maker.

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4 Adapt Flexibly

Innovation often requires flexibility and adaptation. If resistance persists, be willing to revisit and tweak your idea without compromising its core value. Consider which aspects of your proposal could be modified to address concerns without diluting its innovative essence. Sometimes, a phased approach or pilot project can demonstrate the potential of your idea in a less threatening way, allowing stakeholders to experience the benefits firsthand before committing to a larger scale change.

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Joy B Hans - DTM

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If you expect others to have an open mind, the same should also be reflected by us, remember an idea is just an idea as long as it doesn't hit the turf. There is never a harm in revisiting your idea if you receive a feedback, check if it is possible to incorporate and if it makes our initial idea get a better outcome. Else you can again pitch your initial idea.

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Doris Deichselberger

?? Karriere & Unternehmensberater - seit 2002 | Leiter des Steinbeis Beratungszentrums ‘Change Management & Business Coaching‘ ??Beratung für Assessment Center, Bewerbung, Outplacement, Startup??kompetent + nachhaltig ??
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Als erfahrene Beraterin in #Change-Management-Prozessen rate ich zur #Flexibilit?t und Anpassungsf?higkeit, um bei Widerst?nden Ihre #Innovationsziele zu erreichen: ? Passen Sie Ihre Ideen an, ohne deren essentiellen Wert zu beeintr?chtigen. ? Nutzen Sie schrittweise Einführungen oder Piloten, um das Potenzial Ihrer Idee sicher zu demonstrieren. ? Lassen Sie die Beteiligten die Vorteile selbst erleben, um die Zustimmung für gr??ere ?nderungen zu f?rdern. Diese Strategien helfen, Akzeptanz für Innovationen effektiv zu erweitern und Widerst?nde zu minimieren. VIEL ERFOLG ! ??

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5 Educate Thoroughly

Resistance may also come from a place of ignorance or misunderstanding. Take the time to educate those around you about the importance and potential impact of your idea. Share relevant information, research, or case studies that illustrate the success of similar innovations. By increasing awareness and understanding, you can shift perceptions and build a stronger case for why your idea deserves consideration. Education is a powerful tool that can convert skeptics into champions.

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A wise man once said if you can explain something to a 5 year old you can explain it properly to anyone. While pitching your idea make sure its broken down in small easy bitable details so the receiver doesn't have any challenge understanding. Focus on simple flowchart 1. Why are we doing this? 2. How will we do? 3. Resources in hand? 4. The process design 5. What will we achieve?

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Doris Deichselberger

?? Karriere & Unternehmensberater - seit 2002 | Leiter des Steinbeis Beratungszentrums ‘Change Management & Business Coaching‘ ??Beratung für Assessment Center, Bewerbung, Outplacement, Startup??kompetent + nachhaltig ??
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Als Expertin für #Change-Management betone ich die Wichtigkeit der Aufkl?rung: ??#Informationsvermittlung: Nehmen Sie sich Zeit, um relevante Details, Forschungsergebnisse und Fallstudien zu teilen, die die Effektivit?t Ihrer Ideen unterstützen. ??Bewusstsein schaffen: Erh?hen Sie das Verst?ndnis für die Bedeutung und potenziellen Auswirkungen Ihrer #Innovation. ??Wahrnehmung ?ndern: Informieren Sie, um Missverst?ndnisse zu kl?ren und die Vorteile Ihrer Vorschl?ge deutlich zu machen. ?? Argumentation st?rken: Bauen Sie überzeugende Argumente auf, die verdeutlichen, warum die Ver?nderung für alle Beteiligten zielführend ist. Durch gezielte Aufkl?rung k?nnen Sie Widerst?nde überwinden und Skeptiker zu Befürwortern Ihrer Ideen machen.

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6 Persist Patiently

Persistence is key when facing resistance. Don't be discouraged if your idea isn't embraced immediately. Continue to advocate for it with patience and determination. Keep the lines of communication open and be prepared to answer questions, provide additional information, and address new concerns as they arise. Remember that change often takes time, and maintaining a positive, persistent approach can eventually lead to breakthroughs.

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Erfahrungsgem?? kann ich best?tigen, dass Geduld und Beharrlichkeit entscheidend sind, um einen #Ver?nderungsprozess erfolgreich umzusetzen. ? Bleiben Sie entschlossen, auch wenn Ihre die neuen Ans?tze nicht sofort Akzeptanz finden. ? Halten Sie die Kommunikationskan?le offen, beantworten Sie Fragen und reagieren Sie proaktiv auf neue Bedenken. ? Seien Sie bereit, zus?tzliche Informationen und Daten zu liefern, um Ihre Argumente zu untermauern. ? Erkennen Sie, dass bedeutende Ver?nderungen Zeit erfordern und ein positiver, ausdauernder Ansatz letztendlich zum Erfolg führen kann. Diese #Strategien helfen, langfristig Widerst?nde zu überwinden und #Ver?nderungen erfolgreich umzusetzen. WER NICHT MIT DER ZEIT GEHT, GEHT MIT DER ZEIT ?

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