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Mel says Hello from

Glentana, Montana!
The heat was on, but fortunately
Mel Dyrland was out getting
some haying done before those
brutally hot days of Wednesday
and Thursday set in. Jacky took
the photo of her husband late last
week.

Meanwhile, harvest is well

underway, but not for this brand
new combine which was toasted
on the Opheim Highway earlier this
week. Darrel Fuhrman happened
to be going by to capture this shot.

Psychology of Organizational Resistance to Change

by Dr. Carolyn Taylor Organizational Problems resistance refers to people
To identify the behavior and Organizational Resistance experiencing emotional anxiety
reason for resistive behaviors within Organizational Excuses for at the prospect of change or
the organizational setting Behavior transformation that is to take place.
CONTENT FOR APPLICATION Organizational Positive THE OBSERVATIONS OF
Organizational Behavior Change Suggestions SUCCESS VERSUS FAILURE
Organizational Success THE PSYCHOLOGY OF CHANGE Scenario #1: There is nothing
Organizational Failure RESISTANCE quite like it—watching and
Organizational Standards The psychology of change continued on page 4
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Dr. Carolyn Taylor continued from front outcome affects them personally.
experiencing the success of an organization as group/ 4. The influence of an existing passive personality
committee/board members work diligently together trait, life history drama, or an unexpressed
side by side, cooperatively, to meet mutual standards negative situation.
of the organization—philosophy, mission, goals, 5. A lack of motivation.
objectives, policies, and everyone meeting their job The visual scene of Passive Aggression resistance
description/performance standards/code of ethics. with leaders or constituents:
Scenario #2: Conversely, watching and Do you recognize this visual scene of resistance
experiencing the failure of an organization as group/ with leaders or constituents? Faces visibly frown,
committee/board members who are unwilling to work chairs are pushed away from the table, and the room is
diligently together to meet mutual standards of the filled with unbecoming verbal remarks. They are one
organization presents the image of a “Crash and Burn” collective body of constituents with voted-for and/or
mentality. There is an obvious lack of acceptance paid leaders of an organization who are determined
related to the opportunity for organizational success. not to participate in what they have decided to be
Organizational leaders and constituents thwart their “nonsense” as an organizational necessity.
positive existence and organizational duty. They refuse Scientific Skepticism, Critical Thinking, and
to take advantage of well-known leadership facts and Common Sense (the Three Amigos) are not pursued by
behavior that lead to administrative and organizational the constituents/group/committee/board members as
success. The consequences are dysfunction, chaos, and a necessary intellectual activity to enhance decisions
often the complete dissolution of the organization. for positive change. The result could easily be an
As one group/committee/board (Scenario #1) organization actively deteriorating from the lack of
moves toward a gleeful organizational success for reasonable interventions that will cause collaborative
those they represent, the other group/committee/ organizational success.
board (Scenario #2) moves toward the abyss. Different There could be many reasons for the refusal to
outcomes are quite something to witness—with accept such proven “gifts” of organizational success.
different organizational responses and predictable Could lack of intelligence be the main reason—
leadership outcomes. It is truly something to see— or is it resistive stubbornness and an unfortunate
leadership success causing positive emotional elation attitude to accept that numerous other organizations
or leadership failure causing anger and frustration. have embraced leadership academic theories
Constituents observe choices of voted-for and/or paid (without Passive Aggressive behaviors) to produce
decision-makers/leaders determining organizational organizational success?
outcomes that influence life changes for all concerned. Definition of Intellect: The ability of the human
THE OBSERVATIONS OF mind to reach correct conclusions regarding what is
LEADERSHIP RESISTANCE true or false and how to solve problems.
Understanding human behavior is complicated. Choice of behavior (active or passive) might be an
Observations in scenario #2 relate to the resistance intelligent choice or just what feels good at the time.
to positive change by showing evidence of Passive Or--could it be just one of the many other permeating
Aggressive behavioral tendencies —indirect anger, social variables often present in a group/committee/
resistance, and frustration. board? That is, they choose to support the group/each
Passive Aggressive organizational leaders show other in negative behaviors collectively rather than
evidence of one or more of the following: intellectually embrace what has already been proven
1. A tendency to stick to the negative and non- many times in other organizations as the path to
productive status quo unless the significant organizational success.
constituent forces require Scientific Skepticism, Albert Einstein reminds us that:
Critical Thinking, and Common Sense to be “THE MEASURE OF INTELLIGENCE IS
incorporated into the decision-making process. THE ABILITY TO CHANGE”
2. The constituent’s desires and input regarding the The well-known author, Elizabeth Kubler-Ross,
organization are ignored. identified the progression of resistive human responses
3. A tendency to act passively unless a decision or to changes in life—including organizational change.
The progression is as follows:
 1. Shock Phase: The initial phase of no reaction suggestions of leadership that historically have been
that gives the initial impression that a person has proven to provide organizational success?
accepted the change. It is a time of taking-in of Definition of Common Sense: The sound,
the change information. It can result in an anxiety practical, or reasonable judgments shared by or are
crisis, resistance, or other physical reactions. common to most people. It is based on a simple basic
2. Negative Phase: The change is denied, with behavior perception or understanding of the situation and
often continuing as if nothing has happened. By facts—not on specialized knowledge.
returning to everyday routines, the feelings of By watching the resistive behavior of leaders and
control are recovered. constituents, the logical question becomes apparent.
3. Phase of Wrath: The change can no longer be The question is: Could a group/committee/board’s
denied, so it is common to be angry and frustrated positive participation with potential for organizational
and to experience rage and resistance. All repressed success be desired? It might take some profound
feelings during the previous phases emerge. Then methods of leadership change to accomplish this
the big question comes, “Why should this happen expected/desired positive goal of organizational
to me/us/this organization?” success. The most significant change— perhaps—is
4. Phase of Negotiation: There is an effort to find a attitude!?
way out—so resistance occurs. Struggling against THE POSSIBLE ANSWERS/EXCUSES
accepting the change, ignoring the change, or FOR RESISTANCE
changing the outcome is usually worthless. So— The reasons a person/group/committee/board
there is an effort to avoid or ignore the change. organization refuses to be helped toward evidence of
5. Phase of Depression: The change is recognized success could be many and varied. The intellectual
as inevitable, but the change is not accepted. The challenge and choice of the behavior of each leader
result is depression or irritation. and constituent may be different—often resulting in
6. Phase of the Test: Resistance to change is finally the same negative outcome—resistance to positive
disappearing because a reaction to the change is change(s). The recognized possible personal reasons/
necessary. New coping mechanisms are beginning excuses for resistance to change include (but are not
to fit the reality of the change. The new non-resistive limited to):
thinking and experiments relative to the change • They own their ideas like property—and who
allow a new perspective related to the change. wants to give up personal property to help the
7. Phase of Acceptance: Balance and equilibrium organization?
return that we lost with the change. We adapt by • They have pride in their perceived ability to maintain
rebuilding our identity relative to the change. the organizational situation to their liking.
When the astute leader understands these natural • They do not want interference and want to retain
changes in other leaders and constituents, it improves their freedom of independent thought regardless of
the ability to be intellectual about the happenings and the organizational consequences.
move forward with leadership confidence. • They don’t want to be known as accepting (from
THE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS their perspective) “charity information.”
REGARDING RESISTANCE • They don’t want to be “beholden” to anybody.
Why do group/committee/board members • They don’t like to risk accepting another person’s
respond with overt resistance? The good excuses are input—even if it includes history to show successful
exceptionally few. Historical research has proven that organizational outcomes.
individuals (leaders and constituents) with supposed • They have learned through life experiences a lack
high Intellectual Quotients (I.Q.) often revert to their of trust in other people and researched/proven
theories before using Common Sense! What is so information.
powerful within a human being to cause the dismissal • They are historically known to control all
of Common Sense and the responsibility given to them situations to their liking instead of the concern for
by vote and/or pay? organizational needs or constituent outcomes.
Is there so much personal need for personal control • They have a misdirected Moral Compass (ability
and pride in their perceived intimate knowledge and or desire to judge what is right and wrong and act
ability that there is good cause to refuse organizational accordingly).
 • They do not “handle” change well—including new an acceptable, respectful, and courteous manner?
ideas and attempted redirection of thoughts and • Job Descriptions/Performance Standards/Code of
behavior. Ethics: What are the expectations of each role in the
• They love the unique power role of a group/ organization? What are the cognitive/intellectual,
committee/board member rather than the personal psychomotor/performance, and affective/attitude
responsibility to assure the entire organization’s expectations? (See Benjamin Bloom’s Taxonomy
success. online)
• They dislike the situation, the suggestions, and People tend to continue to do what has worked
especially YOU—because YOU represent change! for them. Some people watch the leader and tend to
• They were voted into the position as leaders and/or respond and mimic the leader’s response to change—
paid to do the leadership job, which (they believe) so appropriate leader behavior according to a known
allows them the right to make personal decisions job description is necessary.
regardless of the needs of the constituents or the The Leader:
organization. • It is wise to make changes slowly in small increments
• They are fearful of failure or change. at a time.
• They feel the timelines for change are unrealistic. • Constituents submitting organizational questions
• They feel it infringes on their personal lives—e.g., for discussion should be requested (by the
a schedule interrupting family or other work- constituent’s job description) to do so several days
perceived responsibilities. before each organizational meeting. The time
Emotional resistance is often the result of granted for considering each question will often
immaturity, inexperience in coping, frustration, fear, encourage a correct response and, if appropriate,
distrust, and shock related to the expectation to change. incremental positive change(s) without a crisis. This
The most common form of emotional resistance is given time may be written as a part of the policies
frustration. or Rules of Engagement—encouraging appropriate
THE SUGGESTIONS FOR ERADICATING input, decreasing a need for arguing, and promoting
RESISTANCE AND PROMOTING POSITIVE support and courtesy for all in attendance.
CHANGE • The leader and followers continue to consider
The Organization: from past group outcomes what has been proven
Developing a functioning organization is like experientially to meet (or not meet) organizational
building a house, and there needs to be a foundation success—and maybe in communities elsewhere.
FIRST. The organization’s foundation is called • Encourage a discussion of the definition and example
Standards, and leaders and constituents develop between Parallel Play and Cooperative Endeavors
standards to provide the organization’s foundation. by giving examples of past Cooperative Endeavors
Changing organizational behavior takes time to calm of group/commitiee/board members’ behavior and
the frustration, fear, distrust, and shock associated ultimate successes. Emphasize successes and not
with the need to change. failures.
Standards include the following: • Thank individuals verbosely who provide appropriate
• Philosophy: What is your belief about the existence responses --- ignoring negative responses.
of an organization? • Bring forth the definition and positive example of the
• Mission/Purpose: Why does the organization exist? Cooperative Endeavor Concept (working together
• Long-Term Goal(s): What do you intend to finally to accomplish their goals). Identify that such
(in the long run) accomplish? cooperative behavior is expected and acceptable!
• Short-Term Goal(s): What do you incrementally Also, in contrast, identify the definition and
intend to achieve as “Steppingstones” to meet the negative example of the Parallel Behavior Concept.
Long-Term Goal(s)? Recognize and complement group Cooperative
• Policies: What are the organizational behaviors that Endeavors openly.
maintain the total functioning of the organization? Definition of Cooperative Endeavor: There is
• Rules of Engagement: How does a constituent energetic involvement, collaborative conversation,
present and respond to information or questions in and a final collective commitment to the standards of
the organization and any relative positive change. This
behavior by leaders and constituents show a positive when organizational standards exist and are reviewed
attempt to comply with successful problem-solving as a reminder at the first of each meeting. Always
group behaviors. expect maintenance of consistent and appropriate
Cooperative Endeavor behavior by a leader means an behavior—Entropy will occur otherwise.
attempt to encourage Entropy: A universal concept reminding us
all leaders and constituents to participate consistently that ALL THINGS move toward randomness unless
in the development, performance, and evaluation of controlled with expected/required behaviors—
the organizational expectations without resistance. consistently!
Definition of Parallel Behavior: There is no There are many other reasons that individuals
positive movement toward a change in the mutual and groups can use as a covert or overt excuse to be
determination or meeting of organizational standards-- resistive and not practice successful organizational
(philosophy, mission, goals, objectives, policies, or job behaviors. Oft times, the true reasons for not using
descriptions). People interact superficially with each expert advice, researched study results, Scientific
other and do not try to problem-solve or influence Skepticism, Critical Thinking, or Common Sense (the
each other. Three Amigos) result from superficial thinking (or not
• Meet regularly and as per scheduled meetings. thinking) that meets their personal need for power. It
Suppose the organization’s president is unavailable is an attempt to remain in control rather than meeting
to attend and control the meeting. In that case, the collective survival needs of the organization.
the vice president will do the exact group process CONCLUSION: Human behavior is always
according to the president’s job description. interesting. Expecting everybody to stay true to the
This same responsibility is indicated in the vice organizational standards eliminates the temptation to
president’s job description. use resistive behaviors.
• Have organizational policies, Rules of Engagement, Try to find the good in having the opportunity to
email addresses and names of leaders responsible make positive changes—regardless of the descent or
for administrative activities, staff and office resistance. Positive atittudes are catching and are more
phone numbers, and other general information likely to be accepted without resistance if approached
in convenient and specific locations—website, kindly, thoughtully, and professionally. The solution
bulletin boards, office, on the bill for service. is for the leader to be consistent, informative,
• Communicate with constituents and leaders early, understanding, supportive, and helpful to the entire
often, openly, and honestly. organization in the move to more positive outcomes,
• Share relevant information about the reason for a better choices, and improved organizational situations.
change. “I CANNOT CHANGE THE DIRECTION OF THE
• Educate about the value of change. WIND, BUT I CAN ADJUST MY SAILS TO ALWAYS
• Provide ongoing support. REACH MY DESTINATION.” (Jimmy Dean)
• Include other leaders and constituents in the
change plan(s). “REAL CHANGE, ENDURING CHANGE,
• Reward compliant leaders and constituents. HAPPENS ONE STEP AT A TIME.” (Ruth Bader
• Update/maintain all wrttien documents to include Ginsberg)
changes. References:
Effective leadership encourages a Cooperative Aaron Day, Ed.D. (2017) Three Ways to Address
Endeavor of all leaders and constituents. Realize that Emotional Resistance to Change--Linked In. Bruce
people are different in their ability and tolerance G. Charlton (2009) Why High I.Q. People Tend to be
to change and need the consistency of repetitive Deficit in Common Sense
behaviors for mental stability. Such recognition
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19733444.
and appropriate response to the ability/inability of
each person to accommodate change and provide Elizabeth Kubler-Ross (2021) Understanding the
necessary support is one of the signs of outstanding Kubler-Ross Change Curve www. indeed.com/career-
leadership! advice/career-development/change-curve
There is a common ground for group discussion AUTHOR: Carolyn Taylor, Ed.D. M.N.
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A good talk with Dr. Taylor
customers & answering phones. Checking in, pricing, & putting What a wonderful visit the Buzz had with Dr.
away inventory. Making work orders, processing returns &
credits. Quickbooks & computer data entry. Payroll. Various Taylor on Thursday morning. She resides at St. Marie,
other duties as assigned. but also has a home in Miles City.
Benefits: We offer benefits for Full-Time employees after I threw the name, “I’m a good friend of Nick
probationary period, including Health, & Dental, 401K profit Cheichi” at her to try and get a vibe. She said she
sharing, and personal time.
knows Nick and really likes Nick and to tell him she
says “Hello” the next time I see him and she knows
Stop in for application or email [email protected]
that he moved to Glasgow.
Nick fought tooth and nail for the community
of St. Marie concerning the Condo Association and
water issues, as all Buzz readers are well aware of.
Well, Dr. Taylor has had enough of St. Marie, to
2024 - 2025 make a long story short, particular over water issues

ATHLETIC
and such. So Dr. Taylor is in the process of moving
permanently back to Miles City.
In all of Dr. Taylor’s publications, all she wants

PHYSICALS
to do is to help leaders in a positive way. She is
Nationally Paid & Acclaimed Author and reached
out to the Buzz, telling us that we can run anything
we want on her website —leadershippower/online.
Attention! All student athletes: com — If there is anything from her to publish to
We are now scheduling athletic
hopefully help our community. That’s what Dr. Taylor
physicals for the 2024 - 2025 sports is all about, trying to help people.
season. All student athletes can make Regarding our Valley County Commissioners,
individual appointments at
FMDH Glasgow Clinic Primary Care!
she has reached out several times to them asking for
help regarding St. Marie, to no avail.
Don’t wait!
Schedule your appointment today by
Dr. Taylor’s Psychology of Organizational
calling us at (406) 228-3400. Resistance to Change is a detailed example of how
those in power can create serious problems.
It is a most excellent article , and if all else, go
back to page 5 and read, THE POSSIBLE ANSWERS/
EXCUSES FOR RESISTANCE.
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A positive note from Glasgow’s new Superintendent
Hello Glasgow and Game Workers, Sports Officials, graduate with over 36 college credits
surrounding communities! Administration, Volunteers, and before they ever step foot on a college
It has been a pleasure working substitute staff. This community is campus. That is over one year of free
for all of you as your Athletic Director so fortunate to have this dynamic higher education. Simply incredible.
over the past 10 years and I am team working on behalf of our Communication will be a major
ready for the challenge of leading youth. Incredibly, we have only priority coming from my office! Our
our schools as your new District ONE open position left to fill as this school website has been a focus area
Superintendent. I am ready to make a letter goes to print. We can always this summer and is now one of the
difference and help our public school use more substitutes in ALL areas, very best you will find in the state.
system continue to thrive. My belief is but compare our available positions Please download our Glasgow Public
that we should all live life with a goal- to those in other small communities Schools App on either Apple iTunes
setting mentality. My goals remain throughout northern and eastern or Google Play and set yourself up
high. Our plan is for the Glasgow Montana and it’s obvious that we are for push notifications to stay up to
School District to be the very best in very fortunate to live where we do. date on all of our key happenings
the State of Montana. Did you know that 41 out of throughout the district. You can
As we kick off the Month of our 62 certified teachers have their also expect a strong presence on
August it is time to get geared up for Master’s Degree? This speaks to how Social Media including Facebook, X,
another year! I want to personally highly qualified our staff is and the Instagram, and LinkedIn. “Like” and
invite everyone of you to become a high-level of education your child will “Follow” the various pages of your
part of our Glasgow Public School be provided throughout their entire preference to get the most up to date
family. To put it as simply as I can; We educational experience in the Glasgow information.
want you, we need you! If you have a public school system. Because our Our building principals will
school aged-child I want you to have teaching staff has taken the initiative be back in their offices by the 1st
all of the information you may need to further each of their individual of August and our schools will
to make an informed decision and educations, we are able to offer dual- officially open to the general public
for your family to ultimately decide credit opportunities to our High on Wednesday August 7th. Teachers
that our schools are the best place to School-aged students that other school report on August 14th, High School
educate your child. districts are not capable of providing. fall sports begin Friday August 16th,
The Glasgow School District We currently offer 12 Dual-Credit and students officially begin on
employs 250 people. This classes at GHS! These 12 classes are Monday August 19th! Let’s make the
includes our dedicated Teachers, spread evenly throughout five core 2024-25 school year the BEST one
Paraprofessionals, Food Service, areas of instruction; English, Math, yet.
Custodial, Transportation, Science, History, and Business. Any ~ Brenner Flaten
Activities/Athletics, Secretarial, one of our outgoing students can now Glasgow Superintendent

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