The Challenge of Change Processes in Organisations: How Can Leaders Contribute to Successful Implementation?
The Challenge of Change Processes in Organisations: How Can Leaders Contribute to Successful Implementation?

Summary/Abstract: Organisations are forced to continuously adapt to their organisational environment, which regularly takes place within the framework of change processes. Leaders play a key role in this process. The article is based on a literature review of books, journals and online articles and refers to a study on this topic. It examines the terminology used in change management and three existing scientific models on this topic. The focus is on the willingness to change and the emotional component of the people affected by change. It explores in depth the question of why announcements of planned changes by leaders often trigger negative feelings and, as a result, resistance among employees. Therefore, the psychological mechanisms associated with change are analysed and the role of leaders in dealing constructively with the psychological thought and behaviour patterns of their employees is examined. It can be concluded that change management can only be successful if employees are allowed to ex-press their fears, concerns and reservations to their leaders and these are taken into account.

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