Without managers actively leading change the game is over before it’s begun. Three barriers stand in the way.
The Belief Barrier
Managers, like all people, are susceptible to resisting change. A manager, senior manager or even an executive may not be up for it.
Solution: The most senior leaders responsible for the change must engage the leaders that report to them, and so on down the chain until every middle manager and team leader affected by the change believes in the change*.
The Ownership Barrier
Often, managers don’t realise that they are the lynchpins of successful change.
Solution: Help managers work out for themselves that success is contingent on them leading from the front*.
The Capability Barrier
Even when a manager believes in a change and understands their role in its success they may still shy away from leading due to lack of skills and experience.
Solution: Bridge the gap by providing managers with tools (such as activities that help their teams work together to dispel resistance) to make the job easier.
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