You need to know where the resistance lies and how to turn it around. If HR has prepared the targets, they will begin looking at realistic ways the change can occur, to their advantage and the organization s. The Target Readiness Assessment is a structured approach to managing the human elements that are critical to achieving strategic business objectives. Every HR executive knows that when change enters the organization s atmosphere, the targets of the change, whether they are vice presidents or line workers, will view it warily. Some will resist.
Resistance is inevitable.
Change is headed your way. The process may already have started. Any change effort involves a range of players. They begin with the authorizing sponsor, who legitimizes the change and ensures the availability of resources. The players continue through reinforcing sponsors and other change agents, on to the targets.