---
title: "Why is change so complex?"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/why-is-change-so-complex--jewhzqna5
source_url: https://leadthroughmistakes.substack.com/p/why-is-change-so-complex
type: article
source: "Community Picks"
published: 2024-11-14T08:08:38.223Z
updated: 2024-12-08T20:23:51.699Z
tags: ["agile", "company-culture"]
reading_time: 8
upvotes: 13
comments: 1
language: en
---

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# Why is change so complex?

**[Community Picks](https://daily.dev/sources/community)** · 8 min read · 13 upvotes · 1 comments

## Summary

Change is complex due to evolutionary instincts that favor familiar environments, providing a sense of security. In the workplace, this often results in resistance, especially when new tools or processes are introduced without aligning deeper aspects like team culture and individual beliefs. The River Model illustrates that different layers of an organization change at different rates, requiring holistic strategies. Effective change management involves clear communication, inclusion of employees, training, and allowing adaptation time.

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Top comments from developers on daily.dev.

**@francinelefaza** · 1 upvotes

> Because every update comes with bugs in the patch notes

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