CHAPTER THREE
Change and the Pivotal Role of Leadership
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” – Ephesians 4:32
This chapter delves into how individuals within organizations embrace and adapt to change, emphasizing the pivotal role their leadership plays in the successes achieved throughout the change journey. Strong relationships, multichannel communication, and transparency form the bedrock of successful change adoption. Leaders who are guided by a vision for the future and who intentionally involve others in the process can cultivate an environment in which change not only occurs but also thrives.
Communicating Change, Strengthening Organizations
Within organizations, questions about who is likely to support a potential change arise quickly during the initiation of a transition. What makes some people prone to embrace change, and what leads to a prediction that certain others will resist it? How can leadership successfully navigate these dynamics and manage expectations?