In this article we examine the perceptions people have of how much change occurs in a workplace, and how those perceptions affect behaviours. In a 2017 article in the British Journal of Management*, Rafferty and Jimmieson comment on this issue. Let’s examine what they say. A subjective matter How much is too much? How much is just right? How much is not much? How you answer questions like these would vary from person to person. It’s similar when [...]
Managers are often aware when employees resist change. Resistance is usually a visible thing – people complain, tell negative stories, or get annoyed. But change fatigue is hidden and managers often fail to recognise it. According to McMillan & Perron (2013), “staff experiencing change fatigue simply shut off and become withdrawn, taking no steps to address issues relating to change initiatives.” Contributing factors Here are some factors that contribute to change fatigue: Perceived lack of control – employees feel [...]
This article examines why people find change difficult and how managers and leaders can help employees find success. We all know change is, at times, demanding. It takes us outside our comfort zone and challenge us at every level. In a 2017 article in the British Journal of Management*, Rafferty and Jimmieson explore three demands that cause people to struggle. Let’s look at them. Disturbance The authors write, “any modification to habitual patterns is disturbing, as functioning in [...]