Change has no constituency-and a perceived revolution has even less.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Change is difficult because it lacks a specific group to advocate for it.
- In plain terms
- Change has no group to support it.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect resistance when implementing change.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does change face resistance?
- How do you manage transitions?
Another view
This view may overlook groups that actively support change initiatives.
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