Accepting Quote by Douglas McGregor
“Then it becomes necessary to get the field organisation to accept the help provided. This is normally the role of the Change Manager; to implement the change that no-one asked for or wants.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Practice of Management, 1954
Change managers must persuade field teams to adopt solutions they never requested.
In simple terms: Managers must get teams to accept unwanted changes.
Key Takeaway
Earn trust before imposing change.
Themes
change management
leadership
resistance
communication
Mood
cautious
realistic
Type
advisory
practical
When to use this quote
- project rollout
- process improvement
- software adoption
Key Concepts
organizational behavior
stakeholder engagement
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you involve field staff early?
- What incentives encourage acceptance?
A Different Perspective
People may reject changes they feel imposed.
