EPISODE · Jan 29, 2025 · 32 MIN
How you can 6x your adoption with guest Ed Powers, CS consultant
from SaaS Therapy · host BrainStorm
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 Connect with Casey Connect with Todd Visit the show page Get to know BrainStorm Credits Show direction: Debra Wilson Show design: Kensie Smith Show manager: Angela Allred
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