4 Effective Methods To Manage Through Change

Change is hard. Really hard.

70% of change initiatives fail because leaders ignore
one simple truth:

Change isn’t just about processes.
It’s about people.

Picture this:

You want your team to adopt a new workflow.
Everyone’s comfortable with the old way.

How do you get their buy-in to make the change?

1. McKinsey’s Influence Levers
Build lasting behavioral change:

→ Create clear understanding
→ Set up supporting systems
→ Develop needed capabilities
→ Show the way through example

2. The Triple-A Change Space
Assess readiness before you start:

→ Check acceptance levels
→ Confirm authority support
→ Ensure ability to deliver
→ Close any gaps you find

3. Kotter’s 8-Step Process
Make change stick:

→ Build a burning platform
→ Form a strong coalition
→ Paint a compelling vision
→ Remove roadblocks
→ Create quick wins
→ Keep momentum going
→ Make it the new normal

4. The Kübler-Ross Change Curve
Navigate the emotional journey:

→ Start with empathy when shock hits
→ Address denial with facts and clarity
→ Support through frustration
→ Help people experiment with new ways
→ Celebrate progress toward acceptance

Remember:

People don’t resist change.
They resist being changed.

Lead with understanding.
Help people move through it.

That’s how transformation happens naturally.

The best changes?
They start with you.