Catalyzes Buy-in to Change Quickly
Outcomes
- Stakeholders are committed early in the change process
- People understand why you are changing and no longer question it
- People see the connection between business strategy and the purpose of your changes
- People understand their role in the change
- Leaders accurately see the scope of change early to better assess resource needs
Issues Addressed
Change leaders constantly struggle with resistance. We often hear, "If we could only get the people on board (or out of the way), this implementation would go smoothly."
Building a case for change, or "burning platform," is a known best-practice in change management. Theoretically it is supposed to lower resistance, but often resistance persists. Why is that?
Approach
How you build your case for change and what you do with it once it is articulated is key. Most organizations give the task to a small team. They write it up, then "tell" people. Resistance persists because telling is never the best method. Engaging people in an exploration of the factors in the case would be better, letting them struggle with making sense of those factors until they have an "aha" of realizing what the case calls for in them and the organization. Once that "aha" happens, resistance fades and understanding and commitment grows in its place.
We deliver "aha's" for your people about the real impacts of your case for change, using:
- A powerful model called the Drivers of Change to enable you to fully build your case
- High engagement processes to stimulate thoughtful conversations among peers about why change is necessary
- Efficient, two-way communications between leaders and employees to foster deep understanding and clarity
- Large group meetings and experiential activities when possible to create a sense of shared purpose
Call us at 970-385-5100 to discuss how to build and leverage your case for change to set your project up for success from the beginning. |
