In Gleicher's Change Equation, which condition yields change?

• A. The product of D, V, and F must be greater than R
• B. D must exceed V and F
• C. R must be lower than D alone
• D. V must surpass D and F

Answer: (A)

Change happens when the combined force of Dissatisfaction with the current state, a clear Vision of the desired future, and concrete First steps to get there is strong enough to overcome Resistance. In Gleicher's Change Equation, that force is the product D × V × F, and change occurs only if this product exceeds R, the level of resistance. The multiplicative form means every element must be present and sufficiently strong; if any one is weak or missing, the overall push drops and may not overcome resistance. So the correct condition is that D × V × F must be greater than R. The other options misstate the relationship by implying that just one factor or simply reducing resistance alone drives change.