{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Leading Change Conversations","title":"Strategies for Employee Involvement & Collaboration","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1826,"description":"In this episode, Ulrike and her guest Jelena Kuznecova look into how to overcome the resistance of people to use a new filing system and to accept a new reality. Stay tuned if you want to learn how to create employee involvement and collaboration beyond the sheer launch of a new system or tool.The challenge encountered in a recent implementation stemmed from the resistance among individuals to embrace the new reality introduced. This resistance was primarily attributed to the necessity for a shift in established work processes, particularly impactful for those engaged extensively with documentation—constituting approximately 80 to 95 percent of their daily responsibilities. The meticulous filing and archiving of documents represented a substantial aspect of their workflow.Within this group, comprised largely of experienced individuals with years or even decades of service, a prevailing sentiment of pride in individually devised efficiency methods emerged. The absence of a standardized system, coupled with the absence of guidance on best practices, had led each member to invent their processes. Consequently, the resistance to relinquishing these established practices and transitioning to a new system was notably high.In the context of organizational change, there is often a tendency to focus on future-oriented goals and outcomes, inadvertently overlooking the fact that individuals may be deeply rooted in established practices. To address this, two key strategies emerged:Acknowledging and celebrating the value of existing practices before the change provides individuals with closure and an opportunity to be recognized for their contributionsFostering a sense of ownership is pivotal. Involving individuals not only in the decision-making phase but also in the implementation process helps them feel a sense of agency and contribution. Recognition of their insights and efforts in the overall transformational process enhances commitment and minimizes resistance.When...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/NZsgoWW3F81FDxfSZ3UJMEOSGbAMCgwzJodLi6I0nEA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ1ODgyLzE2OTY2/ODMyNjUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}