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Barriers to Change Identification

This activity helps teams identify and understand the obstacles hindering progress towards a desired change. By surfacing these barriers, the group can then develop targeted strategies to overcome them.

30-45 min3-15 peopleMedium
When to Use

Use this when a change initiative is stalled or facing resistance, or when you need to proactively identify potential roadblocks before they derail the process.

How It Works

Solves: Hidden resistance to change, unidentified obstacles, lack of buy-in from stakeholders.

Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these steps to facilitate this method
  1. 1

    Step 1: Individually brainstorm potential barriers to the change. (10 min)

  2. 2

    Step 2: Share and discuss the identified barriers in small groups. (15 min)

  3. 3

    Step 3: As a whole group, categorize the barriers into common themes and prioritize them based on their impact. (20 min)

Facilitator Tips
  • Create a safe space for participants to share their concerns openly.
  • Encourage participants to be specific and provide examples to illustrate their points.
Variations
  • Use a pre-defined list of potential barriers as a starting point.
  • Conduct a SWOT analysis to identify internal and external barriers.
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