Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
As it should be, Anupam. Have you had to deal with objectors in your projects?
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1 reply by Anupam
Mar 16, 2017 9:24 PM
Anupam
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Several times. If the situation goes beyond, senior management intervene.
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Eric SimmsSenior Program ManagerBaltimore, Maryland, United States
I'm making the following assumptions:
1. Management is determined to proceed with the change after listening to the conscientious objectors' (COs) "...well-reasoned questions and resistance".
2. Management cannot find another role for the COs to perform that doesn't violate the latter's principles
3. The COs cannot do their current jobs well, since doing so will violate their consciences, and they haven’t resigned voluntarily.
Management should fire the COs, if the above assumptions are true. This doesn’t need to be a bitter separation, but could be an amicable parting of the ways, as sometimes happens in business. Management could lessen the blow by helping the COs find new jobs. Saving Changes...
Ed Tsyitee JrConsultant | Consultant Tucson, Az, United States
I agree with what Eric is saying-and it's mentioned in the article that the CO loses the right to be one if all they do is drag and slow down the change process.
I think it's dangerous to outright remove the CO from any change process, since they may provide clarity to the organizational change. Following the guidelines in the article can create converts if done properly.
I read somewhere that people don't fear change, they fear being changed. I think that applies here. Saving Changes...
In the end a case by case, enlighten by experience and article such as this one! Saving Changes...
LORI WILSONRETIRED - Technical Project Manager| RETIRED - LifePoint HealthClarkston, Wa, United States
My experience is that a CO on our teams can be a good thing, but how we react and respond to the CO is very important. The non-conscientious objectors are the ones I struggle with the most! That is when I try using Motivational Interviewing (something I was trained on for a former job position). My tactic with CO's is to include them in our decision making as soon as possible. If possible, turning the CO into a believer is the best possible outcome. Saving Changes...
