Employees resisting change? Here’s how to change that.
Change can be scary. Employees resist it because their brains crave the safety of the familiar.
But what if you could flip the script and turn resistance into enthusiasm?
Use insight prompts to spark innovation
Insight prompts are open-ended questions that encourage reflection and spark creativity. They’re simple yet powerful tools for engaging your team.
Assign “Mental Homework”
Ask employees to reflect on a challenge and bring solutions. Example: “What are two ways we can improve this process by next week?”
Give Time to Think by Providing a Time Deadline
Let the prompt simmer in their minds as they go about their week. Insights often strike during quiet moments.
Celebrate Ideas
When employees bring their ideas, recognize their effort and discuss how to implement them.
Insight prompts activate the brain’s problem-solving regions, creating a chemical response that boosts confidence and ownership.
Success Story:
A frustrated manager asked his team to bring 10 new ideas to their next meeting.
The result?
They exceeded expectations, delivering 37 innovative ideas.
That manager was the CIA Director.
And those ideas? How to catch Bin Laden.
When employees feel heard and valued, they’re more willing to embrace change. Try insight prompts and watch your team’s creativity soar.
For more valuable insight, check out my new leadership book Certainty: How Great Bosses Can Change Minds and Drive Innovation.
