Why Change Management Matters

In today's fast-paced environment, change is constant—whether you're launching new programs, implementing technology, or reorganizing departments. Without effective change management, even the best initiatives face resistance, leading to low adoption and failure. 

When you prioritize change management, you:

• Reduce resistance and boost stakeholder engagement
• Help people adapt to new ways of working
• Foster collaboration across teams
• Drive innovation
• Align efforts with organizational goals

This approach increases project success while building long-term resilience in our evolving landscape.

Our Methodology: Prosci®

We've adopted Prosci® as our change management framework—the gold standard backed by 25+ years of research and used by over 1,000 organizations worldwide. With the higher education sector experiencing major transformative forces, universities and colleges are increasingly adopting this methodology as well. 

 The ADKAR Model

Prosci's ADKAR model guides individuals through five essential stages of change:

• Awareness of the need for change
• Desire to participate and support
• Knowledge of how to change
• Ability to implement new skills and behaviors
• Reinforcement to sustain the change

This structured approach helps you transition smoothly from current state to desired future state, ensuring your changes stick.

Who Benefits?

Everyone involved in organizational change—from project teams and leaders to faculty, staff, and students. We're here to support you through every step of your transformation journey.

The University Project Management Office is currently establishing a Change Management Community of Practice to share ideas and collaborate with other Change Management Practitioners.  Check back soon for details.