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A well-structured wind-down plan is an invaluable tool in the change leadership toolkit. By clearly defining how and when a change initiative concludes, supporting the transition to new processes, celebrating success, and learning from the experience, leaders can ensure that change is not only implemented but is also lasting and impactful.

One of the common pitfalls in change management is declaring victory too soon. In this post, we’ll look at how to use KPIs in the change management process to answer questions like: What does successful change look like? How will you know when you’re actually done?

A segmented communication plan is a tracking tool you can develop to make sure you’re communicating the right information to stakeholders the right way and at the right time. You would build the plan as a table, with each row representing one communication activity for one stakeholder group.

If people leave their jobs because of their manager, in a period of high stress and change, they will also look to a trusted manager for stability. The more your managers (all the way up to leaders) can communicate consistently, the more comfort and trust staff can place in the change, the reason why for the change, and the path forward. This post will describe how to train managers to help deliver consistent key messages during times of change.

Stakeholder maps are used commonly in project management, and they can be incredibly helpful to use for leading change. Check out this post for more about what a stakeholder map is, how to set one up, and tips for making it an effective living document in your change management strategy.