Your middle managers are resisting change initiatives. How can you facilitate open communication?
Resistance from middle managers can stall change initiatives, but fostering open communication can help. Here are some strategies to get everyone on board:
How do you encourage open communication during change? Share your strategies.
Your middle managers are resisting change initiatives. How can you facilitate open communication?
Resistance from middle managers can stall change initiatives, but fostering open communication can help. Here are some strategies to get everyone on board:
How do you encourage open communication during change? Share your strategies.
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Resistance is a sign they care! ? You should always expect and prepare for resistance. Resistance is caused by: ? Fear ? Uncertainty ? Doubt You need to get clear which causes the resistance. Show empathy for their concerns and issues. ? Get clear on their concerns and really get the why behind the why. ? Try to take away their concerns. Show them why it is necessary and how it will benefit them. ? Offer them help. ? Involve them more. Ask for feedback and use the feedback. Communicate regularly.
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Facilitate open communication with middle managers by actively listening to their concerns, involving them in the change process, and providing clear, consistent information and support.
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Building rapport and communicating the why (to the organization and user) is critical. Understanding where the change will bring them and what problems it solves OR what opportunities it will create are paramount in changing the perspective of resisting middle managers. Having an executive sponsor who is helping lead the change initiative can't be understated enough. At the end of the day, business is bigger than one person, and if it comes to it... having some muscle to flex is key.
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