title: How to prevent and cope with resistance to change.
abstract: Resistance to workplace changes is always to be anticipated. It can be minimized by insightful planning, and overcome by competent leadership. This article provides practical advice for both planning and leadership tactics.
authors.affiliation: Pennsylvania State University Medical Center, Hershey, USA.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Umiker
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003142:Communication; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D007857:Leadership; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010558:Personnel Loyalty; D010559:Personnel Management / Q000379:methods*; D010934:Planning Techniques; D012201:Reward