“Culture does not change because we desire to change it. Culture changes when the organization is transformed – the culture reflects the realities of people working together every day.”
Change Management Resources and Tips
Change is inevitable in any organization, and managing it effectively is crucial for long-term success. This is where change management comes in, providing a strategic approach to deal with transitions and minimize negative impacts.
But how can you implement change management effectively? In this blog, we will explore the ADKAR model, a framework for change management, as well as tips for creating awareness and desire, risk mitigation, and KPIs to measure success.
We will also discuss user group identification and impact analysis, two critical components of successful change management.
Let’s dive in and discover the resources and tips you need to master change management in your organization.
What and Why?
Change management is the systematic approach and application of knowledge, tools, and resources to deal with change. It involves defining and adopting corporate strategies, structures, procedures, and technologies to handle changes in external conditions and the business environment. Effective change management goes beyond project management and the technical tasks were undertaken to enact organizational changes and involves leading the “people side” of major change within an organization.
The primary goal of change management is to successfully implement new processes, products, and business strategies while minimizing negative outcomes.
ADKAR Model
A – Awareness of the need to change
D – Desire to support the change
K – Knowledge of how to change
A – Ability to demonstrate skills ad behaviors
R – Reinforcement to make change stick
Creating Awareness and Desire
- Sharing WHY EventDraw was chosen with people who were not part of the decision-making process.
- Identifying internal champions from each department who will help build buy-in from their team and take ownership of developing their piece of the system and training others.
Risk Mitigation Tips
- Project Lead identified and empowered to make decisions.
- Dedicated time to focus on the project weekly.
- A plan for onboarding all secondary teams Identify potential hurdles (are there individuals or departments that might be resistant to change, and what strategies can we put in place to support them?)
Example KPIs for EventDraw
Adoption
- Number of actions or operational functions moved into Eventdraw from another system or manual process.
- Consistency of use over the first 6-12 months post-implementation
- Percent of staff that say they rely on Eventdraw to complete their job compared to percent who say that about the previous software.
Login Statistics
- Quantity of Users logging in 4+ times per week
User Engagement
- Percent of users creating content or inputting data
- Percent of users actively downloading or filtering information
- Number of enhancement requests generated for EventDraw
Organization Reach
- Percent of departments utilizing EventDraw as part of their workflow
User Group Identification
Identifying your different user groups and how they will interact with EventDraw will help determine the impact they will experience.
Impact Analysis
An Impact Analysis can help begin the change management process. The provided worksheet should be discussed and completed by upper-level management and the team leading the EventDraw project.
User Group Analysis Example
Are you ready to take your change management skills to the next level? Explore the resources and tips we’ve shared in this blog and start implementing them in your organization today. From the ADKAR model to risk mitigation strategies and KPIs, we’ve got you covered.
Remember, effective change management is key to unlocking long-term success for your organization. Don’t wait, start managing change like a pro now!