Three ways to minimise professionals¿ resistance to governmental change using the policy alienation model

Why do public service professionals resist some changes, while embracing others? We studied problems that professionals working in a range of sectors – including healthcare, social security and education – face in implementing new government policies. The conclusions we draw challenge the common assertions as to why professionals show resistance to adopting change. Based on the analyses, we have developed three suggestions for how to reduce the resistance of professionals towards governmental policies: - Suggestion 1 – Do not let people participate - Suggestion 2 – Make more meaningful policies - Suggestion 3 – Provide autonomy for professionals during policy execution.