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Change is a Process Change is not a single event, but a transitional process with multiple and varied events supporting the objective of moving an organization and its stakeholders from a current state to a future state. While responding to a change, there is classically a dip in performance due t...

Change is a Process Change is not a single event, but a transitional process with multiple and varied events supporting the objective of moving an organization and its stakeholders from a current state to a future state. While responding to a change, there is classically a dip in performance due to an individual’s normal reaction to change. The disruption can occur at various times throughout the transitional process before the future state is achieved. In some cases, especially without change management, adoption of the change can fail and old behaviors resume. Stakeholders must begin to behave differently for the change to be adopted. Effective change management results in higher likelihood of change adoption and benefits realization. Without change management, there is no guarantee of successful change adoption or benefits realization To reduce the disruptive effects inherent to change and to increase the likelihood of achieving the future state, change management can: Increase organization readiness, flexibility, and adaptability Increase stakeholder engagement, morale, and preparedness for the newway Minimize the depth of any performance and productivity decline during change Accelerate and maximize performance during and following the change Increase stakeholder utilization of and proficiency in the newway Minimize the learning curve and speed to adoption of the newway Increase the likelihood of benefits realization Optimize long-term sustainability once the future state is achieved