The Six Layers of Resistance

The Six Layers of Resistance: Problems & Solutions


While studying Goldratt and the Theory of Constraints (TOC) several years ago, I gained knowledge of the following 6 areas of concern that surround resistance to pursuit of a solution.  For the most part they are steps that should be followed in succession.

1. Disagreeing on the Problem

2. Disagreeing on the direction of the direction of the Solution

3. Disagreeing that the suggestion solved the Problem

4. Claiming that the Solution will also lead to negative effects

5. Pointing to obstacles blocking or distorting the implementation of the Solution

6. Un-verbalized fear

People Pay For Value

I just read an interesting blog titled: People Pay for Value, Their Value - Not Yours. It is a very interesting article that reflects how value definitions are changing and the variances value statements.


It brought to mind the views of the value (pun intended) of a project. It is not uncommon to encounter the end or near-end of a long running project and the end customer says something like "but that is not what I wanted". Scope management, inadequate business requirements, lack of user engagement, a project team working in isolation, the lack of adequate change control, and just as important -- constant customer communication and involvement to ensure the original target objective continues to be paramount. Project Managers must be continually tuned to these concerns.



Blog entry: http://www.twistimage.com/blog/archives/people-pay-for-value---their-value-not-yours/

What matters most is .....

What matters most is

Showing up for your life... whether you feel like it or not.


so.... regardless of the speedbumps that we have all endured, charge forward !!!

The Wind & You

"The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails."



- William Arthur Ward





Where am I? Where are you?

Have you encountered a failure yet?

Two separate situations within a week have brought me to a link of this video.

If you have never failed, you have never lived.