What is Change Management ?
Change Management is the discipline that guides how we prepare equip and support individuals to successfully adopt change to drive organuzational success and achieve outcomes.
prosci research tells us that for changes to be successful we must prepare,equip and support indiciuals moving through changes so that they successfully adopt the changes without adoption , changes will not be succssful , and we will not deliver the desired out comes.
Change management is both a process and a competency
Change Management as A process
Effectibe change management follows a repeatable process and uses a holistic set of tools to drive successful change
Change Management as A Competency
As a competency for leaders , change management is a set of skills that enables change and creates a strategic capabilty for increasing organizational effectibeness
Change management is more thanjust communications
Managing change is a crucial and it goes beyond just informing the organization about upcoming changes through communication . although communication is an importnant part of change management , it is not the only factor to consider we must support peope in the organization through their transitions from the current state to the future state and understand what is needed to influece each person to embrace and adopt the change . in this way organizations can signifvantly increase the changes of prokect success and their project investments paying off
Change management at
the project level
The application of the structured process and set of tools for leading the people side of change to achieve a desired outcome on our project
Change management at the organizational level
The application of the structured process and set of tools for leading the people side of change to achieve a desired outcome on our project
Effective change management requires structured , flexible methodology
Managing change is a crucial and it goes beyond just informing the organization about upcoming changes through communication . although communication is an importnant part of change management , it is not the only factor to consider we must support peope in the organization through their transitions from the current state to the future state and understand what is needed to influece each person to embrace and adopt the change . in this way organizations can signifvantly increase the changes of prokect success and their project investments paying off
Why Change Management is is crucial to your organization ?
Change is a constant in any organization, and the ability to manage change effectively is crucial to an organization’s success. Change management refers to the process of preparing, supporting, and helping individuals, teams, and organizations to make the necessary changes to achieve their goals.
With excellent change management, employees:
* Adopt changes faster, more completely and more proficiently.
* Stay engaged in the organization during disruptive change.
* Understand why the change is happening.
* * Have the time and tools to get on board and feel heart and supported.
Applying the principles of change management before, during and after a project can go
a long way in helping you achieve the desired returns on your project investments.
Change management impact on your organization
Without Change management
Employees feel surprised, and besieged by change
Failed project results
Extended project timeline
Additional project costs
Low adoption and usage
With Change management
Employees feel prepared, and equipped and supported
Likely to meet project objectives
Likely to stay on schedule
Likely to stay on budget
People-dependent Roi achieved
Effective Change Management Improves project outcomes.
Project management, which focuses on the technical side of change, and change management, which focuses on the people side of change, both play critical roles in change success. When using a best-practices approach to managing change such implementing a new accounting platform to streamline processes, how much can you improve the likelihood of meeting your project objectives? By a whopping 6X, according to Prosci’s research, where we’ve been surveying practitioners around the globe for more than 25 years.
The costs and risks of mismanaging change by ignoring the people side of change can be significant, impacting not just project outcomes, but timelines, budgets and more.
Change Management Process
The Prosci Methodology is one of the most widely used approaches to change management in the world. In fact, Prosci’s offices on numerous continents along with over 30 global partners deliver training and support related to the methodology in every corner of the globe. To date, Prosci has certified more than 100,000 practitioners worldwide. The Prosci Methodology and its associated models, tools and processes are based on 25+ years of research, making it a true best-practices approach to change management. Let’s look at two of the main components of the Prosci Methodology: The Prosci ADKAR Model and the Prosci 3-Phase Process. Both are based on this fundamental principle.
A framework for individual change
So the question is, how do we facilitate this individual change that leads to organizational change? Most important, we use a structured process the ADKAR Model to guide individuals through a particular change to ensure that they embrace and adopt the change.
Awareness - of the need for change
Desire - To participate and suppourt the change
Knowledge - of how to change
Ability - To implement desired skills and behavios
Reinforcemenet - To sustain the change
A framework for organizational change
While the ADKAR Model enables successful change at the individual level, the Prosci 3-Phase Process provides a framework for achieving change at the organizational level. This structured yet flexible process guides practitioners through performing the steps and activities needed to achieve success on a project or initiative. Practitioners apply components of the Prosci Methodology, such as the ADKAR Model and PCT Model, within the framework of the Prosci 3-Phase Process. Here's the basic structure of the Prosci 3-Phase Process and the goals of each phase:
Now that you have a basic understanding about what change management is, why it’s important, and what a proven process for applying it looks like, we have many other resources available to help you gain a deeper understanding of change management and how it can help you and your organization succeed at change. For additional details about the ADKAR Model and Prosci 3-Phase Process, see the Methodology section of our website.
