ADKAR: A Model for Change in Business, Government and our Community

The availability of resources

Resistance from mid-level managers is cited as the most common area for resistance to change.

Intrinsic motivation

For example, individuals who have initiated a fitness program to address health issues are much more likely to sustain the change if they have some type of accountability mechanism. For some individuals, this is a personal trainer who monitors and measures their progress. For other individuals, this could be a friend or workout partner.

executive sponsor to help them target their sponsorship activities.

The first question employees have is why. The details surrounding the how are only of interest when you have awareness of the need for change and a desire to engage in that change.

This process transfers ownership of the solution to employees.

Communicate effectively with employees and managers

allowing the project team to solicit early feedback and input for improvement.