Change Quote by William Bridges
“Nothing so undermines organizational change as the failure to think through the losses people face.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Managing Transitions by William Bridges, 1991
Organizational change fails when leaders ignore the personal losses employees experience.
In simple terms: Ignoring people's losses hurts change.
Key Takeaway
Address emotional impact of change.
Themes
change management
leadership
empathy
Mood
empathetic
reflective
Type
advisory
inspirational
When to use this quote
- corporate restructuring
- mergers
- layoffs
- new technology adoption
Key Concepts
psychology
loss
transition
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders acknowledge loss during change?
- What support helps employees cope?
A Different Perspective
People may resist if they feel their grief is dismissed.
