Hello,

Change is always resisted but without a change there is only stagnation and decay.
People feel secure in a status-quo.But changes can be brought about. People only easily accept changes that are perceived for their good!

What is your role in the company? What is people perception of your role?

Whatever changes that you desire to introduce, should be sanctified by the "management". In our culture even today, to a large extent, people would be comfortable in obeying an order and yet demand democracy or being taken into confidence before chages are "forced".

The changes that you are talking about are small changes really. There should be no resistence, but if your bosses are themselves are not clear, you will eat a humble pie every time-not being backed up by the management.

The main reasons for your present predicament are, to my mind:

1. Your role has not been clarified to the employees at large.
2. You have neither a plan nor an approval from your management in bringing about the changes.
3. Your strategy to intorduce these changes is either not in place or is unclear.

Remember, we have a tricky job. We have to bring about changes that are not necessarily "liked" by the people. We have to also earn acceptance from people. Mere use of logic or authority does not help in this area. We have to generate "credibility" and "confidence" so that we may be able to perform effectively.

But why am I saying all this at this early stage only. It is because our future depends upon how we start! If the management does not establish a foundation of thought first and of unity of thought and action thereafter, does not learn to speak with one voice, nothing that you wish to do, even things of company interests, you will experience resistence.

So, take care and go about in a planed manner. The route is-your proposals and methodology and management approval-then your good will and approach. If all this clicks, bringing about the change will be an easy and enjoyable work.

I hope this post helps.

Regards
Hashmi
July 3, 2008
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