Questions for the community:
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Did you have to rally for OCM support in your organization?
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Was it an uphill battle or was your org excited for support?
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How did you overcome the resistance and/or channel the excitement?
By now, you might be wondering, is OCM really worth the effort? The survey results are clear, and the answer is a resounding YES, IT IS WORTH IT!
If you are not yet familiar with PROSCI, we highly recommend you check them out! They are the global industry standard for change management practitioners worldwide and their ADKAR
Model is A Proven Framework for Individual Change is used by organizations across the globe.
In a recent PROSCI survey, they asked Project Managers to rate their dedication to change management vs the success rate of their project. The results were clear that change management directly correlates to strong results & outcomes.
Notably, projects with excellent change management were 7x more likely to meet or achieve project objectives than those with poor change management.
Spending the time upfront building awareness and bringing their people along for the journey is proven to help drive change successfully.
Leaders who planned thoughtful, timely communications, and stayed engaged, reported higher rates of adoption of their new process and improved employee morale.
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What’s next? You are becoming an OCM guru now! How will you drive and deliver successful change? Next time, we will dive into leading change through Prosci’s ADKAR® methodology.