Change management: Create a sense of urgency

One of the most important roles of change management leaders is to create a sense of urgency towards a necessary change. Change can be difficult, and it often requires employees to step out of their comfort zones.

Creating a sense of urgency can help employees to see the importance of making a necessary change. If employees don’t see the importance of making a change, they may be resistant to it or even unwilling to make the necessary changes.

Proven techniques

One way to create a sense of urgency is to be clear and concise about the changes that need to be made. Change management leaders need to communicate the importance of the change and what it will mean for employees, the company, and customers. They should also provide specific examples of how not making the change could impact the business negatively.

Additionally, change management leaders need to be available to answer questions and help employees understand the change. Creating a sense of urgency doesn’t have to be difficult, but it is important for change management leaders to remember that they are key in helping employees see the importance of making a necessary change.

Another way to create a sense of urgency is by setting deadlines. This will help employees see that the change is needed and that it needs to happen soon. Change management leaders should work with employees to set realistic deadlines that everyone can agree on.

Additionally, change management leaders should help employees meet the deadline. Creating a sense of urgency is an important part of change management and change management leaders play a key role in making sure that employees are motivated to make the necessary changes.

Summary

Change can be difficult, but it is often necessary. Change management leaders play an important role in helping employees to see the importance of making a necessary change. By being clear and concise about the changes that need to be made and setting deadlines, change management leaders can help to create a sense of urgency that will motivate employees to make the necessary changes.

Full workshop recording

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