11 hidden barriers companies must overcome

When introducing change, we often focus so intently on the change itself that we lose site of things that are right in front of us.  Here are 11 hidden barriers that likely contribute to the resistance to change:
 
  1. Established hierarchies – Is your current org chart strangling change?
  2. Risk aversion – Can your employees embrace uncertainty?
  3. Short-term focus – Are you able to balance short-term results with long-term improvements?
  4. Lack of understanding – Can you close the knowledge gap so that everyone understands and believes in the change?
  5. Misaligned incentives – Have you evaluated your performance and reward systems to align with the new way of working?
  6. Communication gaps – Did you ensure that everyone knows the benefits behind the change?
  7. Comfort with the status quo – Are your employees able to break free from their comfort zone?
  8. Middle management – Have you thought about the roles and responsibilities of managers in the new model?
  9. Cultural differences – Do you understand, in advance, where your culture conflicts with the new way of working?
  10. Resource constraints – You can’t do it all at once, but could you start with a small win and begin to change the mindset?
  11. Past failed initiatives – How can you teach your employees to overcome change fatigue and learn from your past?

Being able to address these hidden barriers early in your change initiative will help ensure long-term success.  

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