Prosci Learning Center Publications ADKAR: A Model for Change in Business, Government and our Community

Every church is changing. This might be a truth that is denied, but the reality exists. This book helps with the process of change. Over the years, I have read countless books on change and the process of change from business perspectives to church materials, and most times, the material is good and too complex. There is too much to think about which causes confusion. This book is different. It is a simple path forward for a church or any organization. It is a quick read, that is packed full of relevant and helpful material. The process is easy to follow, as each letter stands for a word. It is Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, and Reinforcement. In reading the book, I saw numerous places in which the church struggles in following through on change. This is a good book for churches because of the simplicity of the material and model. Well worth a leader's time.

Of all the formulations and processes for change management anyone can conceive of few can approach the simplicity of the ADKAR model. Simply put: ADKAR is Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability and Re-enforcement. It is a sequential process one building on the prior step until you move all the way through the model. Applying the model is just as straight forward. You wouldn't be successful in trying to get a group of employees to follow a different process if they are not walked through all of the required steps. Reflect back on when you were asked to do something in a new and different way. What comes to mind? If you asked, "Why are we doing this?," followed by, "What's in it for me?," you are getting the message clearly. I apply this model in all of my change and project management efforts as it does work. It is simple to use and simple to explain. If you wish to excel in management especially in the project and change management fields I recommend you read this book and apply the concepts. It is what I like to consider Change Management 101.

I bought this book because I belong to a book club at work. It is a really good book. Can be applied to wok and life in general. I got a lot out of this book. My company is going to apply this and teach it to all of the management team as well as to the CEO and other heads of the company.

This books lays out the ADKAR model in a easy to read and then absorb the concepts. It would be a 5 star had they showed more examples of assessing. Yet, the progression easily drive home the reason why each layer is important to follow in order, and the importance of the progression in the model.

This is a fantastic book for all businesses going through change - especially with C19!! As we think about how to change our businesses and proceeses - this book is essential.