Questions for the community:
- Does your organization embrace OCM?
- Do you have a dedicated OCM team or resource in your organization?
What is Organizational Change Management (OCM)?
Organizational Change Management (OCM) is a framework for effectively preparing, equipping, and supporting individuals to successfully adopt and sustain a business change — from beginning to end. Simply put, it is the PEOPLE SIDE of change. Understanding the difference between organizational change management (OCM) and IT change management is critical to success. There are many methodologies and frameworks to support change, but at the end of the day, they all have the same goal: to increase adoption success by helping you manage resistance.
Fundamentals to Achieving Organizational Change Management
- Create a clear vision
- Engage leadership
- Stakeholder analysis
- Develop a communication plan
- Change champions
- Training and skill development
- Implement feedback mechanisms
- Change resistance management
- Celebrate milestones
- Encourage continuous improvement
Whether you’re driving towards SAFe, Lean Portfolio Management, or your own hybrid version of Agile, OCM is a critical component. And it’s important to remember that organizational Change Management is not just a single line item that you can check off of your task list, but a structured approach to transitioning individuals, teams, and organizations. It is about building a culture that gets excited about change and supports continuous improvement.
- Recommended PROSCI reading: What is Change Management?
How do I get started with Organizational Change Management?
Learn more about OCM! Start earning your Planview OCM Badge!
- Register for the University of Planview
- Complete the first FREE course in the OCM Badge Journey: Change Management Fundamentals*
*Users must register with their work e-mail and receive their account approval confirmation for the University of Planview to access these direct course links.
After learning more about Organizational Change Management, you might be wondering how to bring OCM to your organization. Here are some tips to get you started:
- Identify areas in need of change management
- Remember successful organizational change management is not a one-size-fits-all approach
- Understand the required fundamentals to achieve successful organizational change
- Ongoing monitoring and adaptation are essential to ensure that the changes are sustained and continue to deliver the desired outcomes
What’s next? We are going to explore WHY change management is so important and how you can prove that implementing change management practices will increase your likelihood of project success. STAY TUNED EVERY THURSDAY!