Storm in My Comfort Zone!!

Abstract

The objective of this study was to analyse different situations about incidences where people found it difficult to change on different situations. Change has always been uncomfortable; it takes courage and time to accept it. Many models have been developed to assist in change management including Kurt Lewin's model of change. Other authors have also indicated the importance of embracing change when it is appropriate. This paper sheds light on real life events and situations where change is due and employees in institutions are uncomfortable with it. The paper describes the different behaviours exhibited by different individuals in resisting change. Data was collected through recordings, interviews conducted with both the change agents, and in some instances with change champions. Ten respondents were interviewed and the author used a record to store the responses which later were used for analysis. The paper concludes by elaborating the importance of change and its successes. The incidences were collected from different institutions of higher learning in Kenya. Data was then coded analysed using Content analysis.  Data was qualitatively presented through reporting and narration.