Let's explore some strategies for leaders to address change with their teams, including; Clear communication and feedback solicitation. Shaping team beliefs and behaviors toward change. And, creating an effective support structure. Communication is a leader's most important tool when facing change, and the resistance that can accompany it. "Leaders who communicate directly with their teams, and build a coalition of other influencers, can strengthen the credibility of each change, and mitigate employee resistance, before and during the transition." Founder and CEO of the Momentum Institute, in a 2020 Forbes article titled, "Three Tips for Managing Resistance to Change." Every employee is different, and will respond differently to change. Leaders who take the time to get to know their team members on an individual level, can improve how they approach and communicate with each employee. In doing so, they can decrease levels of resistance across their teams, and increase the odds of shepherding them through the change successfully. Managers who proactively solicit team feedback on proposed or pending changes, will be better positioned to address any resistance and lead more effectively. At the same time. leaders need to be receptive to employee feedback as well, to demonstrate that communication is open, and works both ways. That's why it's important that leaders be adaptable within the workplace, as well as with each team member. Many companies also utilize engagement surveys to gather employee perceptions and satisfaction ratings. These surveys not only empower employees to provide input on current management style, direction, and procedures, but also give leadership valuable insights into what they might want to adjust.