Change, like vegetables, needs to be chosen, not forced

Kids won't eat their veg just because you say it's healthy, and teams won't adopt new processes just because you say they're good.

Two battles. Same story. Different tables.

Every week I see businesses trying to force-feed change to their teams:

🥦 New project management tools
❌ "But my spreadsheet works fine!"

🥦 Updated security protocols
❌ "The old password was easier..."

🥦 Customer tracking systems
❌"I keep notes in my head"

🥦 Standardised processes
❌ "My way is faster"

Just like broccoli, these changes are healthy for business - but forcing them down never works.

What actually works:

✅ Make it tasty
🌶️ Show immediate personal benefits

✅ Start with small portions
🌶️ Gradual implementation

✅ Let them serve themselves
🌶️ Involve them in the change

✅ Share positive stories
🌶️ "Sarah saved 3 hours using this"

✅ Celebrate every bite
🌶️ Acknowledge progress

Change, like vegetables, needs to be chosen, not forced.

Your job is to make it appetising enough that they reach for seconds.

Has your team ever surprised you by embracing a change you thought they'd resist?