Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Culture, transformation & change · Core

Resistance

Also called: change resistance

ELI5

Behaviour or concern that slows, challenges or rejects a proposed change.

Used in conversation

“The programme is tracking activity around resistance, but not adoption.”

Pitch context

You will see “Resistance” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches culture, transformation & change.

Why it matters: In culture, transformation & change, the definition can change who is affected, accountable, protected or entitled to act.

Caution

Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.

Sources & evidence · 2

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.