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What is Change Management

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What this is

Change moves us, it is this movement that propels us from a current state towards a new future state. Change has now become a constant at home, in our communities, in our work. It can be a major departure from what we know or minor, it can be anticipated and smooth or unexpected and disruptive. In a business context change happens at both organisational, team and individual levels, yet organisational change cannot happen without individual change occurring as a first dance. Change Management, the choreographer of this beautiful dance, has become the a collective term for all approaches to prepare, support, and help individuals, teams, and organisations in making successful organisational change..

Defining Organisational Change Management, and Change Management

  • Organisational Change Management (OCM) is a discipline that encompasses the entire organisation and considers the necessary transitions when responding to technological advancements, internal process evaluations, crisis management, shifting customer demands, competitive pressures, acquisitions and mergers, and organisational restructuring that redirects or redefines operational modes..

  • Change Management (CM) is a collective term that encompasses approaches aimed at preparing, supporting, and assisting impacted organisations, teams, and individuals in transitioning towards a future state. It draws from diverse disciplines such as behavioural and social sciences, information technology, and business solutions. Change Management can be seen as an enabling framework that drives change success and aligns with the commonly understood phases of change: current state, transition state, and future state.

Why this is important

As the pace of change continues to accelerate at an unprecedented rate, organisations must empower their individuals to adapt with agility and resilience. This necessitates equipping them with the skills and mindset to embrace and navigate change successfully.

How we do it : the methodologies and models

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