There is no perfect way to manage change, especially when it’s unexpected…
Choosing the right change management model will go a long way to minimize employee resistance and cost while enhancing the efficacy of your new initiatives.

Sounding Board, Inc

5 Popular Change Management Models*

  • McKinsey 7-S Change Management Model7 organizational elements to align to achieve desired change
  • Kotter’s Change Management Model 8 process factors that enhance the success of the change
  • Lewin’s Change Management Model –  3 stages of change to understand & address
  • Kubler-Ross Change Model focuses on the individual (different stages team members may go thru during organizational change)
  • ADKAR Change Management Model objectives & outcomes employees need to achieve to have successful change

* details & links re: each model’s resources are in the article

Editor’s Note – WRUG & Co’s Kotter-adapted Change Management Model

Change Management is a common strategic growth priority led by WRUG & Co. Our track record of success & referral is based upon a uniquely-led approach with & for our impact partners…