Individual Resistance to Change

As we have established, resistance to change occurs at various levels: Individual, group, and organization. Moreover, resistance to change is both a workplace and a personal phenomenon. Therefore, organizational change theory applies in both contexts.

For Module 2 SLP, you will consider either a personal or workplace situation in which you resisted change.

In a well-written 3- to 4-page paper, to include 2 scholarly sources from the Module 2 Background and Required and Optional Readings List, please respond to the following:

Part One: (Description): Describe a situation in which you resisted a personal or an organizational (workplace) change.

Part Two (Application and Analysis):

1. Identify the specific reasons that contributed to your resistance to change.
2. What measures, if any, were taken (by yourself, by others, by top leadership, etc.) to decrease resistance to change?
3. What was the outcome of the change, and how were the concerns you identified in question 1 of Part 2, resolved?

Part Three (Insights): Now that you have a better understanding as to why individuals resist change,

1. What insights have you gained that would affect how you would approach this change today?
2. What have you learned that you can use to enhance your ability to lead change?
3. Will you approach the change process differently in the future?

SLP Assignment Expectations

1. Your SLP should be 3 to 4 pages in length (not including Title and Reference pages).
2. Be sure to cite and reference (using APA Style) a minimum of 2 scholarly sources listed in the Course Materials and Bibliography (Module 2 required and Optional Reading List), or in the Module 2 Background Page: Required and Optional Readings.
3. Upload your paper to the SLP 2 Dropbox before the assignment due date.

Module 2

Required Reading

Campbell, H. (2014). Chapter 3.1 – Culture to change. Managing organizational change: a practical toolkit for leaders. [Books24x7 version]. Available in the Trident Online Library.

Coleman, S. & Thomas, B. (2017). Chapter 6 – Working with Resistance to Change. Organizational change explained: case studies on transformational change in organizations. [Books24x7 version]. Available in the Trident Online Library.

Hannum, K. M. (2007). Social identity: knowing yourself, leading others. [Books24x7 version]. Available in the Trident Online Library.

Iverson, L. (2010). The science of change management: The 7 phases of change & breaking through resistance to change. [Books24x7 version]. Available in the Trident Online Library.

Nelsen, B. J., & Valadez, M. S. (2012). Resistance to technological change: The case of the unused calculators. Journal of Case Studies, 30(2), 14-20. Available in the Trident Online Library.

Owen, J. (2011). Leadership with change. [Video File]. [Books24x7 version]. Available in the Trident Online Library.

Robertson, G. (2013). Overcoming resistance to change in leaders. [Books24x7 version]. Available in the Trident Online Library.

Optional Reading

Campbell, H. (2014). Chapter 3.3 – Commitment to Change. Managing organizational change: a practical toolkit for leaders. [Books24x7 version]. Available in the Trident Online Library.

Davidson, Jeff. (2009). Fear of the Unknown. 5 ways to overcome resistance to change. [Books24x7 version]. Available in the Trident Online Library.

Davidson, Jeff. (2009). A Tale of Resistance. 5 ways to overcome resistance to change. [Books24x7 version]. Available in the Trident Online Library.

Campbell, H. (2014). Chapter 3.3 – Commitment to Change. Managing organizational change: a practical toolkit for leaders. [Books24x7 version]. Available in the Trident Online Library.

Davidson, Jeff. (2009). Fear of the Unknown. 5 ways to overcome resistance to change. [Books24x7 version]. Available in the Trident Online Library.

Davidson, Jeff. (2009). A Tale of Resistance. 5 ways to overcome resistance to change. [Books24x7 version]. Available in the Trident Online Library.

Franklin, M. (2014). Chapter 6: Environment. Agile change management: a practical framework for successful change planning and implementation. [Books24x7 version]. Available in the Trident Online Library.

Kotter, John. (2006). Dealing with resistance to change. [Books24x7 version]. Available in the Trident Online Library.