How to Overcome Resistance to Change

BRIDGE CULTURE AND GENERATION GAPS FOR EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE

7 tactics to use in a stakeholder engagement strategy for employees There was a time – now in the distant memory – when organizations were managed by authoritarian methods. If the manager asked his or her staff to jump, they would ask “How high?”. Today, things are not quite so straightforward. People crave satisfaction in their work. They want to know that their efforts are appreciated. They want to be active contributors to success. They consider themselves to be stakeholders in the business, and not simply a number collecting a weekly paycheck. Added to this new dynamic, teams are now multigenerational. For organizational leaders and managers, this new environment can bring many benefits. A mix of experience, energy, creativity, and innovation are ingredients of success. However, different generations have different outlooks on work and life. They have different communication styles, adjust to new technologies at various speeds (or, perhaps, not at all), and work differently. This diversity can create new conundrums, confusion, and conflicts. To overcome these issues, organizations must employ a stakeholder engagement strategy internally. This strategy must be as dynamic as the workforce itself, and delivered by leaders who influence rather than dictate.

Millennials are a key motivator of cultural acceptance Millennials are key to an organization’s success. In the future, they will be its leaders. In the present, they are helping to redefine cultural attitudes. They work well in teams and are creative, with technological ability that enhances their reputation as information gatherers. Perhaps most importantly in a society with such fluid movement of people, millennials are more tolerant of cultural diversities. 7 tactics to engage your workplace stakeholders Bringing the generations together to maximize beneficial potential must be carefully planned. Organizations must: ·  Account for generational diversity  Facilitate working and learning from each other  Employ appropriate communication styles and techniques

 Recognize the efforts of their employees  Listen to concerns, desires, and ideas These tactics combine to create a powerful stakeholder engagement strategy in the workplace.

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