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The 5 types of resistance to change in organizations Feb 09, 2025

 

Over the years, we've worked extensively with Rick Maurer’s three levels of resistance:

  1. “I Don’t Get It” – Cognitive resistance, where people struggle to understand the change.

  2. “I Don’t Like It” – Emotional resistance, driven by fear, anxiety, or frustration.

  3. “I Don’t Like You” – T...

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