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​Effective change management is one of the key elements to bring about process improvement and in turn organizational operational excellence.
If you're wondering how to bring in organizational culture change, there are many ways you can start. These include Executive support, Training, changing the rewards system etc. There are also numerous ways to engage employees and make them feel important. These ideas should be reflected in regular business interactions. 
Organizational culture change should be a gradual process. It cannot be brought about in a sudden, abrupt sequence of meetings or messages. It should involve a broad group of people. The changes should be based on a clear vision of the company and its objectives. Using process improvement tool such as Kaizen along with change models is very beneficial. Once these are clearly defined, the employees should be encouraged to engage in the process.​
To begin a cultural transformation, an organization must first define what kind of mindset it wants to cultivate. A company may begin small but as it grows and becomes more complex, its culture will have to adapt in order to meet the new demands. A strong culture fosters collaboration and encourages employee alignment. Remember, change management is an important component of business transformation and continuous improvement projects. And it is vital that change management be successful in order for transformation and continuous improvement to happen and sustain.
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If you want some new ideas for improving your business and need to get your team involved then below-mentioned concise self-help, change management articles are for you. In these, you will learn about:
  • What is a change management? What are different types of change models? How to improve a business process with effective change management?
  • Advantages, disadvantages and challenges of each change models. Precautions needed before implementing change models at your workplace.
  • Strategic planning and risk assessments involved prior to implementing a business process improvement methodology.
  • References of their use by startups, small companies which later became big corporate houses and Fortune 500 companies.
  • Tips to maximize positive results from executing change management for your organization.

Popular Articles on Change Management:

What is Transitional change?

Transitional change happens when new processes or procedures replace those that are current. ​Read More

What is developmental change?

Development change happens for organizational structure as well as product design. Read More

What is Transformational change?

Transformational change may involve both developmental and transitional change and results from shifts in Read More

What are the different types of organizational change?

There are twelve types of organizational change. ​Read More

Managing Resistance to Change

But while managing change, business leaders also have to face and overcome resistance to change. Read More

How to Bring in Organizational Culture Change

If you're wondering how to bring in organizational culture change, there are many ways you can start. Read More

Nadler-Tushman congruence change model

Nadler-Tushman congruence change model is a more recently developed change framework and is based on systems thinking. Read More

What is Bridges transition change model?

Bridges transition change model is one such popular change management tool, usually used to enable transition type of organizational change. Read More

What Role Does Culture Play in Business Transformation?

To begin a cultural transformation, an organization must first define what kind of mindset it wants to cultivate. Read More

Jick change model

Jick change model identifies 10 factors popularly known as ten commandments impacting major organizational change. Read More

LaMarsh change management model

LaMarsh change model pays special focus on risk-mitigation enroute to organizational change. Read More

Fischer change model explained

Fischer change model identifies twelve different emotions employees go through during organizational change. Read More

What is Satir change model?

Satir change model explains the various stages of emotional progression people may experience due to the proposed organizational change. Read More

What is McKinsey 7S change management model?

McKinsey 7S change framework lists the seven important factors impacting change. Read More

How to measure success of change management? Leavitt Diamond change management metric

Change strategy must comprise of change measurement metrics. Impact analysis, Spaghetti diagram and Leavitt diamond are three super tools Read More

What is change impact analysis?

For continuous improvement and process efficiency to sustain, it is vital that change management is effective. Read More

Lippit- Knoster change management model

The Lippit- Knoster change model considers six elements impacting change. ​Read More

Conner change management model

Conner change model works on the philosophy that a leader’s role in change management is not to make employees feel happy about the change. ​Read More

What is Maurer change model?

Maurer change model is a bit different than other change models because it focuses on the cause factors that impact change i.e. why a change management project may fail. Read More

What is Nudge theory change management model for organizational change?

One important such factor is employee resistance. And Nudge theory polishes this aspect to bring-on a smooth change. ​Read More

7 Steps to implement change.

Change models must be selected according to type of change, organizational size, work culture, business landscape Read More

What is Beckhard - Harris change equation?

Beckhard-Harris change equation lists the three most important factors impacting change. ​Read More

What is Lewin's change management model?

Lewin’s change model is one such popular change management tool, usually used to enable business transformation and/or business turnaround. Read More

How to manage organizational change?

Change management is an important component of business transformation and continuous improvement projects. Read More

Kubler- Ross change model explained.

Kubler-Ross change equation lists the five important stages impacting change. Read More

Top 5 Ways to Quit Tobacco Smoking

One of the best ways to quit smoking is to make a list of the reasons you want to stop. Write these down and keep them in front of you. Read More

Kotter 8-step change model to drive organizational change

Kotter’s 8-step change model is a top-down change management framework. Read More

​What are the top qualities of a change leader?

Several factors impact success with change management. One important such factor is the change leader. ​Read More

Burke - Litwin model for organization structure change management

Burke-Litwin change model is one such popular change management tool, usually used to enable structural change in business organizations. Read More

6 Steps for successful organizational change management

There are twelve types of organizational change. Read More

What is ADKAR change management model?

ADKAR change model is one such popular change management tool. Read More

What are the four principles of change management?

Several change management models have been designed to bring-on organizational change. Read More

How to effectively communicate change?

For change management to be successful, good communication is the key. Read More

How to develop a culture of ‘Continuous Improvement’ in an organization?

Developing a culture of continuous improvement often relies on the individual’s ability to communicate, share ideas and evaluate. Read More

How to align change communication with customer service standards?

Effective communication is one of the key elements to bring about and sustain organizational operational excellence. Read More

​Strategic Communication Plan

A strategic communication plan helps change leaders to navigate existing processes or create new ones. ​Read More

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