The Force Field Analysis is a tool that enables a change practitioner to visually map and analyze the driving and resisting forces behind a project or initiative. The model portrays driving forces (those that are working in the direction of the change) and resisting and/or restraining forces (those that tend to support the status quo)… Read more

Most failing change projects do so because of the lack of attention paid to the basic principles of change management. When organizations need to change, leaders cannot simply click their fingers and expect that change to take place. The reasons and benefits of change may be obvious to project sponsors, change leaders, and the board of… Read more

Change management can be challenging, but it is a well-trodden path. People have thought about it hard and come up with models that work. In this post, I’ll look in depth at Kurt Lewin’s change model and the insights for actionable change it offers. Known as one of the modern pioneers in social, organizational and… Read more

To manage change, you must be able to recognize when change is required. To make effective actions and guide people though change you must understand and manage the “human variables”. This will gain support and commitment from those affected by the change. Having a good understanding of the change management models will help guide you… Read more