Resistance to Change: Understanding and Overcoming Barriers

Personal Skills Development
Resistance to Change

Change doesn’t have to be a battle—learn how to navigate resistance and turn obstacles into stepping stones for progress. In this workshop, you’ll uncover the secrets behind why people resist change and gain the practical tools needed to guide your team through transitions with confidence and clarity. With a focus on the renowned Change Curve Model, this session equips you to manage emotions, foster adaptability, and create an environment where change feels less like a disruption and more like an opportunity for growth. Ready to become a catalyst for positive transformation? Let’s get started!

About the Course

Overview

Navigating change effectively remains a significant workplace hurdle for leaders and team members alike. Therefore, this course has been developed to provide valuable insights into the complexities of resistance within organizational contexts. Forward-thinking companies recognize that comprehending and proactively addressing resistance is key to creating an environment where everyone feels encouraged and driven to adapt. Throughout the program, enrollees will assess their individual reactions to resistance, analyze organizational behaviors that fuel it, apply change management principles and models to real or anticipated scenarios, and craft actionable plans to overcome resistance.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to

  • Discuss key change management models relevant to resistance, including The Change Curve and Bridges’ Transition Model.

  • Apply these models to workplace scenarios involving resistance to change.

  • Develop strategies to manage themselves and others in the face of resistance, utilizing insights from the ADKAR Model.

  • Explain the impact of resistance on employee engagement and overall organizational effectiveness.

  • Explore factors that create environments conducive to embracing change and mitigating resistance.

Who should take this course

This course is valuable for anyone seeking practical conflict resolution skills to improve communication, handle challenging situations, and contribute to a positive work environment.

  • Team Members

  • Administrative/Support Staff

  • Emerging Leaders

  • Leaders and Managers

  • Human Resource Personnel

  • Project Managers and Change Agents

open enrollment

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Open enrollment provides a flexible training option for individuals and professionals seeking to enhance their skills independently. This approach allows participants from various organizations, or those self-sponsored, to register for pre-scheduled courses, offering a unique opportunity to learn alongside a diverse group of peers. LEARN MORE

Live | Online | Instructor Led

Feb 13

Resistance to Change

Format: Micro-Learning | Online | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST | Instructor-Led | $349/seat

Sep 18

Resistance to Change

Format: Micro-Learning | Online | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST | Instructor-Led | $349/seat

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exclusive enrollment

Looking for a tailored experience for your team?​

Exclusive enrollment offers a tailored training experience designed specifically for organizations looking to equip their teams with specialized skills. This option allows companies to schedule private sessions for their employees, ensuring the curriculum is directly aligned with their unique goals and challenges. LEARN MORE

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Interested in customizing a learning experience that aligns perfectly with your team’s needs? Fill out the form to inquire about our exclusive enrollment options. Our dedicated team will work closely with you to design a training program tailored specifically to your organization’s objectives and challenges.

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Ceo, McNeil Technologies, Inc.
[JHMA] designs, develops and delivers truly outstanding workshops, training and interventions... I have found no one more capable at reaching people and organizations where they are and helping them to change for the better.
James F. Garrett
Founder and former President & CEO, Sentel Corp