How you can 6x your adoption with guest Ed Powers, CS consultant
Episode description
In this conversation, Todd Kirk, Ed Powers, and Casey Trujillo discuss the importance of change management in driving user adoption and success in organizations. They explore the human aspects of change, effective communication strategies, and the role of customer success managers in facilitating smooth transitions.
The discussion emphasizes the need for awareness, desire, knowledge, ability, and reinforcement (ADKAR) in managing change effectively, as well as the significance of executive sponsorship and coalition building to overcome resistance.
Takeaways
Change management focuses on the people side of change.
Organizations practicing change management are six times more likely to succeed.
Awareness and desire are often overlooked but crucial for change.
Effective communication requires multiple channels and repetition.
Customer success managers play a critical role in change management.
Understanding the emotional response to change is vital.
Training alone is not enough; reinforcement is necessary.
Change management should start before the onboarding process.
Listening to concerns helps manage resistance effectively.
Start with senior advocacy to drive change.
Customer success managers can influence change.
Behavior change is crucial for successful adoption.
Resistance to change is a common challenge.
Leverage technology to simplify change management.
Chunking knowledge helps in effective learning.
Contents
00:00 Introduction to Change Management Strategies
02:30 Understanding Change Management
07:03 The Human Side of Change
11:36 Effective Communication in Change Management
15:52 The Role of Customer Success Managers
20:38 Overcoming Resistance to Change
22:00 Implementing Change Management Best Practices
22:38 The Importance of Senior Advocacy in Change Management
23:36 Building Momentum Through Early Wins
27:19 Understanding Behavior Change in Sales
29:44 Navigating Resistance to Change
37:01 Streamlining Change Management Processes
40:20 Next Steps for Implementing Change Management
Resources
Credits
Show direction: Debra Wilson
Show design: Kensie Smith
Show manager: Angela Allred