Why change? 

Let's face it... major change can be painful.  It creates stress in ourselves and out interpersonal relationships, and takes time and work to do effectively.  So why do we change?

First, change is natural.  Every healthy living thing changes, and if we equate ourselves and our organizations to living things (a metaphore that is pretty accepted in today's business world) then if we stop changing, then we weaken and eventually die, for we cease being healthy and alive.

Second, change is required.   The world is not static, and we must keep up with the speed of change of the rest of the world or we will fall behind.

Third, change leads to well-being.   Change involves giving up the old, transitioning, then welcoming the new.   If change has been well-planned and executed (our job in Org Dev) then the change will lead to a better place, and will position people to invite more change that will inevitably come.

What Leads People and Organizations to Change?

If we are to plan and prepare for change, we need to understand what leads people and organizations to change.

Simply put, change happens when it becomes more desireable to change then to stay where you are.