Another reason why change is so difficult is due to a lack of resources. When a new change is introduced, people will always wonder if they have what it takes to implement the new change. And often, resources are either non-existent or in short supply. It's a legitimate concern. How can you ask someone to implement a new change and then not supply them with the materials, money, or people needed to make it happen? 

So let's be abundantly clear on one thing—do not refrain from providing resources for accomplishing a change if you have them on hand. Otherwise, consider it an opportunity for you as a leader to create an environment for synergy and new ideas. First, recognize that there's a need rather than being dismissive like Pharaoh was with the children of Israel, expecting them to make just as many bricks as they had before without providing straw. Leaders should always show empathy and concern. Second, encourage your people to not give in to anxiety (see John 14:1) but begin brainstorming new ideas. The more involvement there is at the brainstorming level, the more ownership people will take when applying a solution.

Consider that prior to the global pandemic, many organizations couldn't expand their influence to the degree they desired. Limited resources limited travel. Or so they thought. But during the pandemic many of us became resourceful. For example, we discovered we could accomplish a lot via conference calls rather than travel for meetings. We learned to adjust and make changes without the resources we thought were needed.

In Matthew 17:24-27, Jesus instructed Peter to pay taxes by going fishing and extracting a coin from the first fish he caught; it was a new approach to resourcefulness! How might you think outside the box when there's a lack of resources?