MGT 420 Module 8 Discussion Question 2: 

Using an organization with which you are familiar, identify its core culture and the elements of its observable culture as defined by Senge. …………? What role would organizational development play in overcoming resistance to change?

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

What role would organizational development play in overcoming resistance to change?

Introduction

Employees are a valuable asset to any organization, but they can be reluctant to embrace change. One way that organizational development can help people face change is by giving them the opportunity to talk about their concerns. The more open communication can be, the better chance there is of overcoming resistance.

It is important to listen to employees in a company and to find out why they are reluctant to embrace change

It is important to listen to employees in a company and to find out why they are reluctant to embrace change. Asking them what they think is important will help you understand the root of their resistance. For example, if an employee feels that one or more of their teammates may be negatively impacted by a new initiative, it might be better for the organization if this person leaves the team rather than having him or her stay on board with how things are currently being done. On the other hand, if your company has just lost its biggest customer due to poor service quality and you want him back as soon as possible, then keeping everyone on track might be worth prioritizing over improving communication skills among your people.

In addition:

One way that organizational development can help people face change is to give them the opportunity to talk about their concerns

One way that organizational development can help people face change is to give them the opportunity to talk about their concerns.

Many times, employees have good ideas about improving a company or department, but until they are given a platform where they can share their thoughts, those ideas will never get off the ground.

It’s important for employees to feel comfortable talking about these things in front of their peers—and by extension, management—so that everyone has access to valuable information and feedback on how best to address issues within an organization.

Sometimes resistance to change is driven by misinformation or lack of information

Sometimes, resistance to change can be driven by misinformation or lack of information. An employee might not understand the reasons for a particular change in the workplace or may be afraid of it because they don’t have enough information about how it will work. They may also feel that they don’t have control over their own career paths (for example, if their manager was fired), so this could lead them to want to prevent any further changes.

Good communication with employees is essential for overcoming resistance.

Good communication is essential for overcoming resistance. This can be done in a variety of ways, including regular and frequent communication with employees. Employees need to know what is going on so that they can prepare for any changes or unexpected occurrences, such as an emergency shutdown of the company’s mainframe server or the loss of an entire department due to budget cuts. If an employee does not understand why something has happened, then he may become confused and upset about it—which could lead him toward negative feelings about his job in general (and thus resistance).

Conclusion

The key to overcoming resistance to change is good communication. If your employees know that you are listening, they are more likely to be open to discussing their concerns or ideas about the future of your company. This can lead to a much more productive conversation about how we can improve our work environment and improve performance overall in the long-term.