Answer to Question #192529 in Management for sid

Question

A two-year-old start-up company dealing in 3D Printing is undergoing a major overhaul

due to COVID 19 and require your help?

They are facing a lot of resistance to the changes being implemented and want to

understand the reasons for this resistance?

Can you help them manage these resistances to change?

Answer 1

The company should communicate change effectively this helps employees to understand the circumstances compelling the change. Company can use communication outlets such emails, face to face meetings to help staff members understand why it is important for a change based on the company's vision and goals. This can be achieved by engaging employees in discussions regarding the proposed changes and letting them contribute their feedback freely. The company should also overcome the arising resistance by engaging those who are opposing the change. This will help uncover their concerns, which may prove fundamental in the planning and implementation phases of the change process.