Resistance to change in production plants can be overcome through one of the following techniques or a combination of them: 1- Specify SMART objectives to the individuals and measure them frequently. 2- Study the motivation techniques and try applying them. 3- Get the top management support. 4- Appreciate the achievers publicly and in the presence of top management. 5- Reward the best team and give them all the credits for their success. 6- Delegate the most supportive team members. 7- Catching will help in releasing the resistance.

It is very common factor to face while implementing any change in plant. For that it is very important to know the reason of this behaviour because there are many time more reasons other than habit orthodox methodology. For that, it should be made sure that everyone are included with immediate supervisors as well. Explaining them the benefits of this change and how it positively affect the company and them as well, directly or indirectly. Also, appreciating the people who adapt this change, plays vital role to create motivational mindset in others. Besides this, keeping close I on implementation result can cause alert in workers.

Every production facility has an aspect of tribal knowledge from seasoned employees. One of the best ways to get buy-in and have the process change implement as smoothly as possible is to gain the trust of the leads and leaders on the floor. Explaining the benefits and actually spending real time with them and getting your hands dirty in the process allows you to lead by example. This allows the natural leadership of the longer term employees to help guide the teams to the final change and outcome. Being respected by the employees, having realistic goals laid out, and explaining clearly what the benefit is for the group as a whole will allow new processes and procedures to be adopted in a positive way.

Para superar a resistência à mudança, comunique o motivo, envolva os colaboradores, ofereça treinamentos, lidere pelo exemplo, reconheça esforços, e gerencie preocupações individuais. Seja paciente, crie pequenas vitórias e monitore o progresso, ajustando conforme necessário para garantir sucesso.