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The Pleasure Principle in Change Management: How Fun Fuels Lasting Transformation Jan 29, 2025

 Self-control is often seen as the key to success. Whether it's healthy habits, sustainable behavior, or productivity improvements, the underlying assumption is that discipline and willpower are necessary to achieve long-term goals. But what if this classic approach is incomplete?

The study ‘Pleas...

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Psychological Inertia in Organizational Change Feb 13, 2024

 

Psychological inertia often manifests in organizational change as resistance to action or a tendency to maintain the status quo unless driven by a strong psychological motive. While similar to status quo bias, psychological inertia differs as it actively suppresses action, driven largely by fear,...

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Using Social Proof to Motivate and Influence Your Team Jul 05, 2022

 

When faced with uncertainty about how to think or act in a given situation, people often look to others for cues. This phenomenon, commonly known as imitation, stems from the principle of social proof, one of the most powerful tools of influence.

Social proof works by showing what others are doi...

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Change is a Process, Not a Quick Fix: A Look Inside MIVB Jan 16, 2022

It all started with a wicked problem. These are unstructured issues without a clear solution due to insufficient knowledge, the involvement of multiple stakeholders, and interconnections with other challenges. When smartphones and 4G became widespread in 2014, people suddenly had constant internet a...

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No Gain, No Pain: Bring the Future Forward to Accelerate Change Jul 07, 2021

When introducing new software, give people a fantastic experience first, and then ask for their effort (like creating a profile, entering data, or adopting a new mindset or behavior). By reversing the "no pain, no gain" mantra to "no gain, no pain," you prioritize creating positive experiences befor...

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