7 Change Management Exercises to Minimize Resistance

It is human nature to resist change. However, to keep up with a constantly evolving marketplace, organizations must be adaptable and growth-oriented. To quell the resistance that inevitably accompanies transformation efforts, a few change management exercises could go a long way.

What is a change management exercise?

Change management exercises are games or simulations that motivate employees to accept change and actively engage with the change process. When posed in a positive, zero-stakes setting, these exercises minimize resistance and make change a fun event.

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The exercises below are just a few examples of activities that will get employees excited about upcoming change.

1. Cross Your Arms the “Other” Way

Gather employees and ask them to cross their arms. Then, once they are comfortable in that position, ask them to fold their arms the other way. It feels quite different, doesn’t it? Despite the fact that they are only making a slight change to their stance, the feeling is not the same.

Ask your employees to discuss how this small but noticeable change makes them feel. For some, the…