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title: Minimising Change Resistance in 5 Steps
description: Change resistance is a major reason why change initiatives fail.  Building change readiness is a vital first step for change success in your organisation.
---

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# [Minimising Change Resistance in 5 Steps](https://www.leadershipsuccess.co/blog/change-initiatives-change-resistance)

 Written by [Matthew Nash](https://www.leadershipsuccess.co/blog/author/matthew-nash) | 13 Feb, 2019

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