Contributed by Marsha Egan, CEO of The Egan Group, Inc
Struggling with people resisting making the changes you know you need to make in your organization or group? Don’t know how to get buy-in from people so that you can change things for the better? Challenged by an undercurrent of resistance to your attempts to move your organization forward?
Have you ever tried to change anyone? Everyone knows how difficult it is to change their spouses (ever TRIED it? Not a pretty sight!) Even more, have you ever tried to change something about yourself? Not an easy task, is it?! Just think of those failed New Years’ Resolutions… It takes a lot of effort and concentration to change—even small things.
So, why would it be any easier to change things in a business or community organization?