Temporary Note: ChangeResistance is being retargeted for ChangeManagement purposes. Original contents to CodeChangeResistance for now.
Sources of ChangeResistance
A very good article can be seen at http://www.beyondresistance.com/htm/popups/why.html. The AmatterOfTrust dimension rings a special bell.
ChangeManagement dimensions
ChangeResistance need to be managed, or reduced so ChangeManagement can be a success. See FormulaForSuccess
ChangeResistance forces grow stronger after every IllConsideredChange.