Change management: Build a guiding coalition

A guiding coalition is a group of people who come together to provide support and direction during organizational change. This type of coalition can be helpful for change management leaders because it can provide much-needed resources, advice, and assistance during the implementation process. Additionally, a guiding coalition can help hold leaders accountable for their actions and help ensure that the change process is executed effectively.

Techniques

There are a few key things that change management leaders should keep in mind when building a guiding coalition:

First, it is important to identify individuals who are influential and respected within the organization. These people will be essential in helping to gain buy-in from other employees and stakeholders. Additionally, these individuals should have a vested interest in seeing the change process succeed.

Second, it is important to keep the size of the coalition manageable. Too many people can make decision-making and coordination difficult. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all members of the coalition are committed to working together for the common goal.

Finally, it is important to set clear goals and objectives for the coalition. Without a clear purpose, it will be difficult for the group to stay focused and on track. Additionally, setting goals will help ensure that everyone is working towards the same end goal.

Summary

Building a guiding coalition is an important step for change management leaders who want to implement change effectively. By following these tips, leaders can ensure that they have the support and resources they need to successfully navigate the change process.

Full workshop recording

Here is a full workshop recording of a GrowCFO Change Management workshop that discusses this topic in more detail: