Workshop Objective:

To introduce participants to the core principles of change management by blending key theories and models, enabling them to effectively manage and lead change initiatives within their organizations.

Change Management Workshop Structure:

1. Introduction to Change Management process

– Overview: Briefly introduce the importance of change management in today’s corporate environment.
– Theories Overview: Introduce key change management theories, including Lewin’s Change Management Model, Kotter’s 8-Step Process, AdaptAgility and ADKAR Model. 

2. Merging Change Management Theories:

– Theory Integration:
– Lewin’s Model (Unfreeze-Change-Refreeze): Use this as a foundational framework for understanding the phases of change.
– Kotter’s 8-Step Process* Integrate this model within Lewin’s phases, focusing on creating urgency, forming a powerful coalition, and sustaining momentum.
– Prosci ADKAR Model: Apply this model at an individual level to address how to manage personal transitions within organizational change.
– Synergies and Gaps: Discuss how these models complement each other and identify any gaps that need to be addressed when merging them.

3. Practical Application:

– Case Study: Walk participants through a real-life case study where these models were successfully integrated.
– Interactive Session: Divide participants into groups to design a change management strategy using the integrated models.
– Role Play: Participants act out scenarios of implementing change, focusing on overcoming resistance, and ensuring adoption.

4. Tools and Techniques:

– Change Management Toolkit: Provide practical tools, such as stakeholder analysis templates, communication plans, and readiness assessments.
– Metrics and KPIs: Discuss how to measure the success of change initiatives, focusing on both short-term wins and long-term integration.

5. Conclusion:

– Key Takeaways: Summarize the key points of the integrated Change approach.
– Q&A Session: Open floor for questions and discussion.
– Next Steps: Encourage participants to develop a change management plan tailored to their organization using the integrated approach.

Outcome:
Participants will leave the workshop with a solid understanding of how to merge different change management theories into a cohesive strategy that they can apply within their corporate environments. They will have hands-on experience in designing change initiatives and the tools to lead them effectively.