Willingness to change vs Willingness for change

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Willingness to change' is more commonly used and refers to the readiness or openness to change. 'Willingness for change' is less common and may sound awkward to some native speakers.

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Willingness to change

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express the readiness or openness to change in a person or situation.

Examples:

She showed a willingness to change her approach to the project.
The company's success was due to its willingness to change with the market.
His willingness to change his mind impressed his colleagues.
The team demonstrated a strong willingness to change their strategy.
The key to personal growth is having a willingness to change.

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Willingness to change place of residence for a job
Unfortunately, the old EU has not to anything like the same extent displayed a willingness to change.
In managing an organisation it is all very well having the rules and regulations in place but there are so many other crucial ingredients: the attitude of the staff, their commitment and support for the plans and their willingness to change.
Plus there's the willingness to change the subject, even though I just said a friend of yours died in World War II.
Modernizing the organization of work in companies is a question of competitiveness and survival, and it obviously requires participation and willingness to change.
On the other hand, in terms of flexibility, it is up to the Council to prove its goodwill, to prove its willingness to change.
I think we also agree that people in the new Member States have shown a willingness to change, a willingness to go along with far-reaching reforms that some of us might like to see in our own countries.
But can we rely on this President and this Bureau as far as a willingness to change is concerned?
Secondly, he has also indicated his willingness to change the reference in the proposal to the claimant's domicile or permanent residence with a reference to his place of domicile at the time of the accident.
Just a few weeks ago I would not have made these statements in this way, as the Council common position differed from Parliament's position on some key points and the Council was initially showing little willingness to change its position.

Alternatives:

readiness to change
openness to change
desire to change

Willingness for change

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

This phrase can also be used to express the readiness or openness to change, but it may sound awkward to some native speakers.

Examples:

The team's willingness for change was evident in their new approach.
His willingness for change impressed the management.
The organization's success was attributed to its willingness for change.
She demonstrated a strong willingness for change in her leadership style.
The key to progress is having a willingness for change.

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I think we also agree that people in the new Member States have shown a willingness to change, a willingness to go along with far-reaching reforms that some of us might like to see in our own countries.
Plus there's the willingness to change the subject, even though I just said a friend of yours died in World War II.
Modernizing the organization of work in companies is a question of competitiveness and survival, and it obviously requires participation and willingness to change.
Unfortunately, the old EU has not to anything like the same extent displayed a willingness to change.
Willingness to change place of residence for a job
On the other hand, in terms of flexibility, it is up to the Council to prove its goodwill, to prove its willingness to change.
In managing an organisation it is all very well having the rules and regulations in place but there are so many other crucial ingredients: the attitude of the staff, their commitment and support for the plans and their willingness to change.
Just a few weeks ago I would not have made these statements in this way, as the Council common position differed from Parliament's position on some key points and the Council was initially showing little willingness to change its position.
But can we rely on this President and this Bureau as far as a willingness to change is concerned?
Secondly, he has also indicated his willingness to change the reference in the proposal to the claimant's domicile or permanent residence with a reference to his place of domicile at the time of the accident.
There will never be more willingness to accept changes than in times when resources are scarce.
Since last December, however, the USA has shown a willingness to make changes in the Visa Waiver Program.
Does he see any signs of willingness to make changes to these points in the constitution?
I was thinking it could be made out of autumn leaves, symbolizing Wilbur's and my willingness to grow and change with life's tempestuous seasons.
It reflects the new approach outlined in the April 2009 Green Paper on the Reform of the Common Fisheries Policy and is therefore a test of stakeholders' willingness to commit to change.
Our future success will depend on our willingness to take risks, be ready for change and to introduce reforms.
Our proposals therefore make provision for changes to ensure, first, that officials' careers depend primarily on their demonstrated abilities, their proven performance and their willingness to accept responsibilities and that they should all have the benefit of objective annual appraisal.
That would be to put off the governments' lack of capacity and willingness for yet another day.
Where is the willingness for real solidarity?
And the king has continuously affirmed his willingness for transparency on all matters relating to the production of nuclear power plants.

Alternatives:

willingness to change
readiness for change
openness for change

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