Then, and only then are most of us prepared to consider the gains as part of the big picture. People will feel alone even if everyone else is going through the change. People see others seeming to successfully adapt, while they struggle. Blanshard advises managers who are trying to effect change to structure activities to create involvement. Share ideas and work together to help each other through the change.
People can handle only so much change.
Set realistic objectives for change. Too often, people resolve to change everything now and it proves impossible. If you try to do everything at once, failure usually follows. Set priorities for change and go for the long run. People are at different levels of readiness for change.