How can you overcome resistance to change when introducing a new invention?

Overcoming resistance to change requires a comprehensive approach that addresses both the rational and emotional aspects of change. Understand the reasons behind the resistance, such as fear of the unknown, loss of control, or perceived negative impacts. Identify key stakeholders and their potential concerns and motivations. Clearly articulate the vision, purpose, and benefits of the new invention. Provide honest and transparent information about the change process, timelines, and expected outcomes. By communicating effectively, involving stakeholders, providing necessary training, demonstrating benefits, and fostering a supportive culture, you can facilitate a smoother transition and increase the likelihood of successful adoption.

I have been a part of such efforts to change the culture of organisations through transformation. I have found that one should use a structured, well planned approach. The eight steps described by John Kotter are very useful. Do read up his book, and be enlightened. Each of the steps he has suggested works well in practice. What is also essential is the use of tools. I have found that a tool like the Balanced Score Card, X Matrix, work well in large organisations. In smaller ones, you can use modified versions of the BSC. To make any change happen, a clear vision, a will to pursue doggedly, full commitment and hard work is needed. Understanding others is very important. Study how Mr Modi, the present PM of India deals with people.

When the question is posed as 'how to gain support for?' rather than 'how to overcome resistance?' everything is reversed. Now we are looking to 'engage' with possible allies and not 'defeat' assumed opponents. It is vital to understand why these friends do not see as/what we do. Sometimes that means accepting their point of view as valid and removing ourselves from the arena. When the change is something they need to accept to retain a work role or other prized possession, it is doubly important to help them see the path ahead as a challenge not a battle. Thus a 'helping mindset' is a first requirement - not a 'going into battle' one. Listening to understand will always be a first and continue to be ta vital stance for all those involved.

Le point numéro 1 de ce sujet serait quel est le besoin ? En fonction du besoin, il est possible de déterminer quelles sont potentiellement les nouvelles inventions possibles. Je pense que certaines sources de résistances sont les décalages dans l'adéquation Humain - Nouvelle technologie dans le contexte. malheureusement, les nouvelles technologies ne sont pas assez développées centré sur l'humain, mais plus centré sur l'utilisateur. un utilisateur est un humain dans un usage.

There's lots of great advice already posted on this topic. One thing I would add is to support the customer in seeing the benefits of the technology or process to aid in developing understanding.

Change is painful as it gets people out of their comfort zone. Few people are excited about doing things differently especially if things are moving smoothly. Overcoming resistance requires getting buy-in but understanding where the resistance is coming from so as to tackle it adequately. Do not force the invention on anyone but get them to see why they need it. The cost of change is the learning curve can really take time; firstly resistance has to be overcome, then the learning curve and there are always people or circumstances that cause a drag. But persist persist. The iceberg always melts eventually.

Welcoming change is always difficult, be it invention itself. So firstly to understand why this invention is necessary and what purpose it has, to jot down the pros and cons of it and then to address those cons by a failure safe mechanism. Thereafter to answer, how does the invention solve a problem for the target audience, collect the data through feedback, marketing, etc. Finally to put the data to check the cost of change, it's curvature towards risk.

In my experience, resistance to change is a defensive mechanism. However, it also prevents us from growing at the same time. I believe the old saying or expression is indeed the ultimate truth: nothing stays the same, and nothing is constant except change. Providing solid first-hand examples of how change can benefit the overall operational end executional side of the process, what ever it may be, is an effective manner of instilling acceptance with the audience.

Know your audience when presenting the benefits of this change. If it’s the GTM teams, emphasize how it will make their lives easier. If it’s Finance, focus on cost savings. If it’s Systems, point out the extra security and compliance. Know your audience.

Highlight the tangible benefits of the new invention, such as increased efficiency, improved outcomes, or cost savings. Simultaneously, transparently acknowledge and mitigate concerns about potential disruptions or challenges during the transition. Providing a balanced view fosters understanding and helps alleviate resistance.

This should not be about coming up with an idea and then checking in your idea with the target audience, but rather co-create, enable the collective thought to find the solution and then support the outcome - be the change rather than be done to.

When introducing a new innovation, do so by making it easy to introduce. Starting with a short explainer which you can share in a few slides and making it relevant to the audiences experience and industry is key, makes it less daunting to approach. Request opinions and open discussions with the audience. People value conversation and being able to offer feedback, especially in a personal capacity. An individual face to face conversation with each stakeholder presents to opportunity to ask open questions to get them engaged, while gathering knowledge about their objections and experience. At each step, make sure there is something to be shared, whether its a sample, video or real world example.

In my opinion, first of all, it should be defined: WHY, then HOW, than WHAT... Just coming up with a new invention and trying to perceive future users that they need the product is wrong. And why should be as simple as "making profit". It should serve as a purpose/cause.  Therefore explaining why tackling the status quo with a new invention is essential.

It is not uncommon to notice resistance to change when introducing a new product or invention. It is important to accept that there must be a reason why the people are resisting this change. If the people are carried along and well-informed, you could start noticing less resistance. People – yourself inclusive – are at times keen to remain the same way but enough information shared helps everyone to see the bigger picture and the advantages of the invention.

Involving your target audience in the development process of a new invention is a strategic move to secure buy-in and reduce resistance. By inviting stakeholders to participate in design, testing, or evaluation phases, you not only gather valuable feedback but also foster a sense of ownership and commitment. This engagement can be facilitated through trials, providing samples, or showcasing prototypes, allowing your audience to experience the invention firsthand. Such involvement enhances trust, as stakeholders feel their voices are heard and their contributions valued. This collaborative approach ensures that feedback is integrated into development, making the final product more aligned with user needs and expectations.

un gros travail a été réalisé par l'INRS (tf264 et tf274) sur le processus d'acceptabilité et d'acceptation des exosquelettes. ce processus peut s'adapter à d'autres inventions bien sûr. Pr E. brangier parle lui d'une symbiose entre la nouvelle technologie et l'humain dans son contexte. ce qui est important c'est que la démarche d'intégration de='une nouvelle technologie, l'ensemble des acteurs soient parties prenantes tout au long de la démarche. cela permet de travailler sur l'acceptabilité pratique (choix ou conception d'une solution adaptée), mais aussi sur l'acceptabilité sociale (l'image que ce font les futurs utilisateurs).

Absolutely, leveraging social influence and norms can be a powerful strategy for overcoming resistance to change. By showcasing positive experiences and opinions through endorsements, testimonials, or reviews, you can build credibility and trust in your invention

To overcome resistance to change in introducing a new invention, leverage social influence and norms by identifying key opinion leaders or influencers within the organization. Engage them as advocates for the innovation to sway opinions and encourage acceptance. Highlight success stories or testimonials from colleagues who have embraced similar changes. Creating a positive narrative around the new invention within the existing social fabric helps to establish a sense of normalcy, making it more likely for others to follow suit and adopt the innovation.

To mitigate resistance to change, harness social influence and norms. Utilize endorsements, testimonials, referrals, and reviews to display positive experiences from users who've embraced your invention. Highlight its popularity, demand, or scarcity to instill a sense of urgency or exclusivity. This strategy generates social proof, peer pressure, and a fear of missing out, persuading your audience towards acceptance. Leveraging social dynamics can significantly influence attitudes and behaviors, making your invention more appealing and reducing resistance. It's about showing that adopting your invention is not only beneficial but is also endorsed and valued by others, thereby encouraging your target audience to follow suit.

For some it can be daunting to consider changing how they do something or what they have become accustomed to - even if it is counterproductive. When introducing an innovation it is crucial to show how other people LIKE your intended audience have embraced change for the better. Whether a private pilot program or a similar example of how a well-known company in your industry has approached innovation - it is CRUCIAL to demonstrate the ROI with a real-life tangible example of how innovation has moved other people LIKE your audience forward. Do it even if you think they heard of other examples before.

The path from invention to innovation is not possible without breaking the resistance to change. The simplest method is to sell the problem!! We invent to solve a problem that others may or may not realise and recognise. Hence the first step is to highlight the problem that your invention solves. Once this is properly agreed to by your target customer, the first wall of resistance is broken. It is important that you understand consumer behaviour of your industry and psychology of your target customer too well. Empathise with their problem and then highlight the most suitable solution (that is your invention). Adoption of new technology is never easy. Your persona becomes your brand ambassador and help break the resistance to change.

Gather a group of internal and external advocates, who are not only fans but also provide you with honest and timely feedback.

Investing in support and educating our customer helped Botcopy not only stay relevant during an innovative product release but thrive. Good support creates customer loyalty and having a pack for loyal trendsetters is key to addressing a mass audience.

Giving positive scenarios and a positive support environment compiled with the incentive approach for those who come first to do the pre-test of change and being a part of initiators. That will be more compelling for the rest of the team members, users and stakeholders. Stakeholders are always in support if they approve the change techniques and adaptability. For them to be part of the users also need live examples to satisfy themselves.

Always have an enablement and training plan, plus access for help after deployment. Make sure everyone knows what the change involves and to whom, and how they can get help afterward.

To effectively overcome resistance to change when introducing a new invention. 1. Beyond merely recognizing the need for the new invention, it's essential to thoroughly understand the specific pain points or challenges it addresses within the target population or community. 2. Evaluating the readiness of the population or community for the new invention involves more than just gauging interest. It requires assessing factors such as technological literacy, cultural acceptance, and existing infrastructure. 3. It's crucial to articulate and emphasize the distinctive features and advantages of the new invention compared to the old one 4.Acknowledging and addressing potential concerns and objections from stakeholders is vital

What is the degree of disruption that the change/ new invention brings to the table? If we are able to assess that, we should ensure that the change is pushed gradually with a comprehensive change management plan. There are different ways we can implement the change. Stakeholder involvement is the key in any change managememt.

A solution which has become increasingly popular for dealing with resistance to change is to get the people involved to “participate” in making the change. But as a practical matter “participation” as a device is not a good way for management to think about the problem. In fact, it may lead to trouble.

Implementing Change requires a well articulated Change Management. Change is best implemented when "Why Change" is clear. Change Managers require Leadership Support and a 3C action plan 1. Communication - Communication is key to Change Management. There cannot be a change in "Silos". People accept Change that's communicated well. 2. Clarity - The Change Proposers and Change Makers need to be clear about the Change more than anyone else. A Change Receivers Clarity percolates only if Change Managers are clear. Stakeholders accept change that's Clear. 3. Culture - People believe in Culture. If the Culture is Appropriate then Stakeholders tend to accept Change more easily. Culture is continuous and not just before the Change.

Depends on the intervention. Some change needs buy-in for successful implementation. Other change may not need buy-in depending on the issue at hand. In this circumstance change is only hard for the unready.