Above all, most people just want to be comfortable. People like things to stay the same, even for the things they do not much care for (an astounding phenomenon). Now, imagine how it is at work. You get use to your job; you have a certain routine and you feel good about what you do. Then along comes somebody who states something like, “we are going to do things differently around here. We are going to ensure that everybody has measurable goals that they will be accountable to accomplish.” It is a double hit: This change agent threatens your world and your ability to succeed. Many people at work just wish to be left alone to do the job they know how to do.
Resistance to change comes from simply not wanting to adjust to something new. This resistance often blocks willingness to listen to why the change needs to happen. For many people, their first reaction to any change, big or small, is to be annoyed.
The way out of the box is to first really understand that you are totally in this comfort box. Being comfortable with a routine is a very human phenomenon. We resist being uncomfortable. The way out is to get comfortable with being uncomfortable –Again very Zen. I like it!
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