Why Change Initiatives Don’t Work
More than half of change initiatives in organizations fail. Most Fortune 500 executives cite “resistance” as the primary reason for failure. Studies show:- Approximately 30% of reengineering projects are successful
- Less than 25% of mergers cover the costs of merger
- Less than 60% of quality improvement efforts are successful
- 80% of CIOs say “resistance” is the cause of project failures
- Thrive on change
- Results-driven
- Embrace quick decisions and change
- Challenge the status quo
- Initiate change
- Aren’t bothered by change
- Optimistic personality will embrace change if necessary
- Will look for creative solutions in handling change
- Will keep others motivated during times of change
- Will resist change
- Must have ample time to prepare for change
- Do not like to be rushed into decision-making
- Will at best “tolerate” change
- Concerned with the “effects” of change
- Cautious
- Must maintain high standards/perfection
- Sometimes rigid in thinking
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