Project Management Happy Hour
057 - ADKAR: It’s not a trap! Change Management can save your mission
Feb 25, 2020
Kornelia Homewood, a seasoned Project and Portfolio Management Consultant with Kolme Group, shares her expertise in change management. She introduces the ADKAR model, breaking down its five key elements: Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, and Reinforcement. Kori emphasizes the importance of clear communication and emotional engagement for effective transitions. She blends her project insights with her passion for yarn crafting, showcasing how personal hobbies can add humor and relatability to serious topics, making change management both engaging and essential for project success.
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Quick takeaways
- Understanding the ADKAR model—Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, and Reinforcement—is crucial for successful change management in projects.
- Effective communication addressing personal benefits and organizational context significantly influences team members' willingness to participate in change.
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The Essence of Change Management
Change management is defined as the process, tools, and techniques designed to manage the people side of change to achieve the required business outcomes. It emphasizes understanding that a project's success significantly relies on individuals adjusting their work habits and adapting to new processes or tools. For instance, a project manager transitioning from Excel spreadsheets to a new project portfolio management tool must relinquish old habits and embrace new methods, which can elicit various emotional responses among team members. Effective change management anticipates these reactions by preparing strategies that assist personnel in moving from their current state to the desired future state.
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