Appendix C: Change Management Equation

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Appendix C: Change Management Equation
Richard Beckhard and David Gleicher proposed a formula for change, which gives a quick impression of possibilities and conditions to change an organization. The formula explains the relationship between three key factors influencing organizational change. The formula is
D x V x F > R
Where
D – Dissatisfaction with current situation V – Vision of possible future
F – First steps to be taken R – Resistance to the change
From this equation, it is noticeable that the resistance needs to be overcome by the relationship between dissatisfaction, vision, and first steps. Dissatisfaction occurs with the current situation, vision, which represents what is possible in the future and achievable first steps towards reaching vision
Appendix D: Organizational Change Management Key Findings
Organizational change management (OCM) activities are designed to empower stakeholders to embrace organizational and process changes required by the new ERP software. "Not investing in OCM could lead to failure of your entire ERP project".
Focus on OCM is growing
The research says that there was increasing focus on organizational change management among organizations. Even though 19% of respondents showing an intense focus on change management, which is 8% higher than last year. While 28% of the organizations reported little or no focus …show more content…

The authors state that the leadership is vital for any change in an organization. Though, the key begins with Defining the Vision. Perhaps, the ability to implement them rapidly and efficiently for the best result in terms of values, cost and time which described under Mobilizing, Catalyzing, Steering and Delivering. Here is the list of ten keys to Successful change

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