Here's how you can navigate resistance to change and encourage innovation.

A escuta ativa faz com que os colaboradores falem sobre seus medos e à medida que as pessoas vão expondo suas preocupações, podemos conversar sobre elas, diminuir as tensões e dessa forma irem se abrindo para as inovações. É natural sentir medo, libertar as pessoas desse sentimento é papel da liderança.

Fear can both motivate and hinder us. While it can protect us, it can also limit our growth. To overcome fear, we must acknowledge it. Recognizing fear's role in keeping us safe is important, but dwelling on its negatives can stall progress. By understanding fear's drawbacks—like its ability to paralyze us—we can address it. Creating a supportive environment is key. Encourage open communication, offer reassurance, and provide guidance. Empower individuals to face their fears and take steps towards growth. By recognizing and addressing fear, we can help others embrace change with courage.

When communicating “vision” you are passing the company’s long-term goal with a distinct endpoint. Company vision is usually not what is up for discussion, but it is your usage of leadership to address “buy in” that requires skill as a facilitator. Proving context why we(company) are changing will assist, then direct your attention to how can we make this goal be successful. A basic example of this, in 1962 President John F Kennedy said that we would be going to the moon by the end of the decade. That is the vision/goal. There not an argument of achieving that goal, just a discussion on how to do it. To that end, focus the team on the "how" rather than the "why." This gives the team the ability to move forward vs existing at a standstill.

Effective communication is vital for successful change management. Articulating the vision and benefits of innovation helps team members understand the 'why' behind the change. Storytelling illustrates the future and each person's role, fostering ownership. Precise communication ensures clarity and alignment, igniting inspiration. Regular, transparent communication creates a dialogue where everyone feels heard, turning skeptics into change advocates. This inclusive approach builds trust and passion for change.

Top tips for positive & people-centric change: 💡Go where the interest is 💓Provide a clear 'why' and reason 🏆Find 'change champions' that support the change among their peers 🗺Generate leadership buy-in ✔Wherever possible, make it 'opt in' > mandatory 🎉Celebrate successes and wins 📈Have the data to back it up 🤝Partner with people impacted by the change 🔁Have feedback loops 🦺Make it safe to question and raise risks

Empowering voices unleashes the untapped potential within teams. When individuals feel heard, they bring forth diverse perspectives and innovative ideas, driving meaningful change. This fosters a culture of ownership, where everyone feels invested in the collective success. Moreover, it cultivates open communication and trust, fueling collaboration and problem-solving. Ultimately, empowering voices ignites passion, propelling teams towards greater achievements and success.

Imagine that the NBA decided that they were increasing the size for basketball to 31 inches instead of 29.5 inches currently. All existing talent will require adjusting. New tools to be developed and training techniques would be required to ensure successful adaptation. Accept you as a facilitator knows that time is something you can control. Remind your team of that fact. Instinctually learning something new with an experienced viewpoint means I should already be great at it. But learning takes time, and these tools help you in the meantime. Supporting teams with tools to adapt to change is required but also supporting their confidence reinforcing that learning is not a weakness. This will raise your level of success and adoption.

To navigate resistance to change and encourage innovation, communicate the benefits clearly and involve employees in the process. Provide training and support, address concerns, and celebrate small wins. Foster an open culture where ideas are welcomed, and lead by example to demonstrate commitment. Encourage risk-taking and learning from failures to drive continuous improvement.