Forum MenuForum NavigationForumMembersActivityLoginRegisterForum breadcrumbs - You are here:ForumEXPER - Forum: Forum of Peripheral Universities - EXPERBureaucracy and resistance to change hinder focus on future skillsWhat strategies could be employed …Post ReplyPost Reply: What strategies could be employed to minimise resistance to change among university staff? <blockquote><div class="quotetitle">Quote from Guest on 20 March 2025, 13:50</div><p data-start="0" data-end="147">To minimize resistance to institutional change at small and peripheral universities (as most of the ones existing in outermost regions), strategies to be implemented must focus on <strong data-start="89" data-end="146">engagement, communication, and gradual implementation</strong>, namely:</p> <ol data-start="149" data-end="836"> <li data-start="149" data-end="286"><strong data-start="152" data-end="181">Inclusive Decision-Making</strong> – Involve faculty in shaping reforms through advisory committees and pilot programs to foster ownership.</li> <li data-start="287" data-end="432"><strong data-start="290" data-end="319">Transparent Communication</strong> – Explain the rationale for change using regular updates and success stories from similar institutions.</li> <li data-start="433" data-end="573"><strong data-start="436" data-end="473">Targeted Professional Development</strong> – Offer training and mentorship to help staff adapt while recognizing early adopters.</li> <li data-start="574" data-end="719"><strong data-start="577" data-end="602">Institutional Framing</strong> – Align changes with the university’s identity and long-term sustainability to make them feel necessary and natural.</li> <li data-start="720" data-end="836"><strong data-start="723" data-end="748">Phased Implementation</strong> – Introduce changes gradually, allowing adaptation and flexibility to address concerns.</li> </ol></blockquote><br> Cancel
