Change management modelsPRINCE2 Agile

Key takeaways

Different change models suit different scales of change and different human impacts.

  • Use Lewin’s three stages to frame straightforward organisational change from start to stabilisation.
  • Apply Kotter’s eight steps when coordinating large, complex transformation programmes.
  • Use Senge’s systems view to understand how change spreads and affects individual staff over time.4.9/5 average rating
  • Borrow Satir and Kubler Ross to anticipate emotional responses and reduce disruption during change.
  • Use ADKAR to diagnose and build individual readiness through Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, and Reinforcement.
  • Apply McKinsey 7-S to align key organisational elements and track progress and issues clearly.PeopleCert accredited

Change management models

>ADKAR model<

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McKinsey 7-S model

The McKinsey 7-S model is a technique used by change managers and business analysts alike. Based on academic research and practical experience, the McKinsey model helps change managers coordinate change PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner (with Foundation) course (Online)programmes , tracking their progress, resolve issues, and facilitate transparent, effective communication. £2,099

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Kubler Ross change curve

Another odd accompaniment to the change managers’ arsenal, the Kubler Ross curve, was designed to model the human reaction to loss and grief. Once again, change managers saw this as a good way to understand the impact of business change on human lives and appropriated the model for their own use.

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