Structuring Change With Management 3.0 Practices

Introduction

Change is a constant in every organization, but successful change requires tools that address both the human and structural aspects of transformation. Management 3.0 emphasizes a people-centered, collaborative approach to managing change, supported by practical tools like Change Cards. These cards are based on four key models that help leaders and teams address the complexities of organizational transformation.

Complementing the Change Cards with Kotter’s 8 Steps for Leading Change provides a powerful framework for managing change effectively, combining strategic vision with actionable insights.

What Are Change Cards?

The Management 3.0 Change Cards are designed to facilitate structured conversations about change, ensuring that leaders address multiple dimensions of transformation. Each card represents one of four key models for managing change:

1. Dance with the System: PDCA Cycle (Plan-Do-Check-Act)

• Focus: Continuous improvement and iteration.

• What It Means: Change is not a linear process but an ongoing cycle. The PDCA model emphasizes small experiments, regular feedback, and adaptations.

• How to Use: Use the cards to brainstorm and plan small steps for implementing change, monitor outcomes, and adjust based on results.

• Example: When introducing a new tool, start with a small pilot (Plan), implement it (Do), measure its effectiveness (Check), and refine based on feedback (Act).

2. Mind the People: ADKAR Model (Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, Reinforcement)

• Focus: Addressing the human aspects of change.

• What It Means: Successful change requires individuals to move through five stages:

• Awareness: Understanding why the change is needed.

• Desire: Wanting to participate in the change.

• Knowledge: Knowing how to implement the change.

• Ability: Having the skills and tools to act.

• Reinforcement: Ensuring the change is sustained over time.

• How to Use: Identify where individuals or teams are on the ADKAR journey and address gaps (e.g., by providing training or reinforcing positive behaviors).

• Example: If team members lack knowledge about a new process, focus on workshops or coaching to build their skills.

3. Stimulate the Network: Adoption Curve Model

• Focus: Encouraging adoption across a network.

• What It Means: This model categorizes people into five groups based on their willingness to adopt change:

• Innovators

• Early Adopters

• Early Majority

• Late Majority

• Laggards

• How to Use: Use the cards to identify these groups in your team or organization. Focus first on innovators and early adopters to build momentum and create advocates for the change.

• Example: If you’re introducing a new tool, engage innovators and early adopters as champions to encourage others to follow.

4. Change the Environment: 5I’s Model (Information, Identity, Incentives, Infrastructure, Institutions)

• Focus: Creating an environment that supports change.

• What It Means: Sustainable change requires adjusting the broader environment, not just individual behaviors.

• Information: Ensuring transparency and clear communication.

• Identity: Aligning the change with the team’s or organization’s values.

• Incentives: Motivating people with intrinsic or extrinsic rewards.

• Infrastructure: Providing the necessary tools and resources.

• Institutions: Embedding change into formal policies or processes.

• How to Use: Use the cards to assess and adapt the environment to support change.

• Example: If resistance stems from a lack of tools, focus on improving infrastructure (e.g., providing the right software or

How to Use Change Cards

1. Define the Change:

• Clarify the goal of the change (e.g., adopting Agile practices or implementing a new performance management system).

2. Choose the Model:

• Use the Change Cards to select the model most relevant to the situation:

• For iterative improvements, use the PDCA Cycle.

• For people-related challenges, apply ADKAR.

• For network dynamics, focus on the Adoption Curve.

• For environmental adjustments, work with the 5I’s Model.

Or you can use all cards and take one random and start working on that.

3. Facilitate Discussions:

• Organize workshops or team sessions to explore how the selected model applies to the current change.

• Encourage input and ideas from all stakeholders to co-create solutions.

4. Create an Action Plan:

• Develop specific steps based on insights from the cards, focusing on small, achievable goals to build momentum.

5. Monitor Progress and Iterate:

• Use tools like Kanban boards to track progress and regularly revisit the cards to adjust plans as needed.

Experience Combining These Practices

I supported a team transitioning from a siloed structure to cross-functional collaboration. Here’s how I combined the Management 3.0 Change Cards and Kotter’s 8 Steps to drive success:

1. Create a Sense of Urgency:

• I used the PDCA Cycle to run small pilots, gathering data to demonstrate inefficiencies in the current structure. The data created urgency by highlighting how collaboration gaps were slowing delivery and increasing costs.

2. Build a Guiding Coalition:

• Using the Adoption Curve Model, I identified early adopters and innovators within the team who were enthusiastic about cross-functional collaboration. These individuals became advocates for the change, influencing others to join in.

3. Develop a Vision and Strategy:

• Together with the team, I developed a clear roadmap, aligning it with the 5I’s Model. This included ensuring proper infrastructure (e.g., communication tools) and incentivizing participation through recognition and small rewards.

4. Communicate the Vision:

• To maintain transparency, I focused on the Information component of the 5I’s Model, using visual Kanban boards to track progress and holding weekly updates to keep everyone aligned.

5. Empower Broad-Based Action:

• Applying ADKAR, I conducted training sessions to address knowledge gaps and coaching to build the team’s confidence in their ability to collaborate effectively.

6. Generate Short-Term Wins:

• Using the PDCA Cycle, we identified small wins, such as completing a project ahead of schedule due to improved collaboration. We celebrated these wins publicly to build momentum.

7. Sustain Acceleration:

• We revisited the Adoption Curve Model to focus on engaging the “late majority” who were initially hesitant. This helped to maintain the pace of adoption.

8. Anchor the Change in Culture:

• Finally, I worked on embedding the change into the organization’s identity by aligning it with the Institutions element of the 5I’s Model, such as updating team charters and formalizing cross-functional workflows.

Coaching and Mentoring Perspective

In addition to applying the tools directly, my coaching and mentoring sessions often focused on helping leaders:

1. Challenge Their Perspectives:

• By asking reflective questions, I encouraged leaders to see the change from their team’s viewpoint. This often uncovered hidden resistance or opportunities to involve others in meaningful ways.

2. Develop Empathy for Their Teams:

• Using tools like the Four Rooms of Change, I helped leaders identify the emotional states their team members were experiencing (e.g., denial, confusion) and tailor their approach accordingly.

3. Adopt an Iterative Mindset:

• Leaders often felt pressure to have a perfect plan. I emphasized the importance of PDCA cycles, encouraging them to focus on small, iterative steps instead of a single, large rollout.

4. Encourage Collaboration:

• I helped leaders recognize the value of co-creation and empower their teams by involving them in decisions, using tools like Delegation Poker to clarify roles and responsibilities.

5. Refocus on Motivation:

• In mentoring, I used Moving Motivators to help leaders understand what truly drove their team members and how the change could align with those motivators.

References

1. Managing for Happiness by Jurgen Appelo: Provides detailed insights into Management 3.0 tools like Change Cards, Personal Maps, and Celebration Grids for managing change and motivating teams.

2. Startup, Scaleup, Screwup by Jurgen Appelo: Explores advanced strategies for driving change in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

3. Leading Change by John Kotter: Offers the foundational 8-step framework for successfully managing organizational change.

Takeaway

The combination of Management 3.0 Change Cards and Kotter’s 8 Steps provides a powerful toolkit for managing change effectively. By addressing behaviors, networks, and environments, leaders can navigate complex transformations while keeping their teams motivated and engaged.

What change management tools have you tried? Explore these models and see how they can drive success in your organization!

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