Signal vs Noise
What we see on the surface is a response to a change in the system, don't assume it's resistance, there is valuable data in the response people have to change.
Signal vs Noise vs traditional thinking
Two different assumptions about how change should work.
Lean Change
All change invokes and emotional reaction. We should expect noise and we must find the signal and underlying reasons so we can adjust the change, or how we're approaching the change.
Traditional Change Management
We must be prepared to overcome resistance with a solid change resistance mitigation plan.
Every change—big or small—creates [b]noise[/b]. The moment a transformation effort begins, people start [b]reacting, speculating, and interpreting[/b] what it means for them. Some of that reaction is useful insight ([b]signal[/b]), and some of it is just distraction ([b]noise[/b]). The challenge isn’t eliminating noise altogether—it’s learning how to [b]sift through the chaos to find what truly matters[/b].In any change initiative, you’ll hear a mix of [b]concerns, resistance, excitement, rumors, and misunderstandings[/b].
Some of this feedback reveals [b]real obstacles[/b] that need to be addressed ([b]signal[/b]). But often, organizations [b]overcorrect based on noise[/b], creating [b]reactionary policies, unnecessary processes, or misguided interventions[/b] that make things worse.
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