Change is healthy and, for any organisation with its sights set on the future, it is essential for growth and success. But despite this, there is often a great deal of resistance to change, invariably because people are fearful of the uncertainty and stress that will follow in its wake. Overcoming these problems by managing change is an important skill for any company. Chapter 1: Own the Change. Own change by being fully committed and believing in its benefits. If you’re only 50% committed you can expect much less from everyone else. Chapter 2: Champions. Champions are people who can help you manage change smoothly. Once they’re on-board, they’ll do everything they can to help you. Chapter 3: Resisters. Resisters reject the initial concept of change; not out of ignorance, but usually out of fear of the unknown. Chapter 4: Gatekeepers. Gatekeepers are people with the authority to implement change. You’ll need to convince them of the benefits the change will bring in a language they understand. Chapter 5: Perseverance. When everything seems to be going wrong, perseverance isn’t necessarily something that comes easy. Stay focussed on the end results.