Training supervisors in the unleashed power of positive psychology and social skills: A strategy for reducing resistance to organizational change

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

This research paper concentrates on how resistance to organizational change displayed by employees can be diffused by training their supervisors in positive psychology and social skills. The results revealed that team members' work motivation and their perception of the organizational climate will become substantially elevated after their supervisors receive this training, in part since it strengthens the employee-supervisor relationship.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2020), "Training supervisors in the unleashed power of positive psychology and social skills: A strategy for reducing resistance to organizational change", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 28 No. 2, pp. 36-38. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-11-2019-0273