Change Management that Sticks: A Practical, People-centred Approach for High Buy-in, and Meaningful Results

by Barb Grant

Achieving Successful Business A Fun and Effective GuideThis book will transform your approach to change impact assessment so you can drive high change adoption. Drawing on 30-years of successful change management delivery, author Barb Grant lays out how to get any organizational change to "stick".

Written in an engaging conversational style and brought to life through cartoon character ‘Change Cat,’ it gets to the heart of how to design, develop, and deliver change that works.



How to identify what people really want from change—and sell it to themThe difference between how to motivate change leaders and change usersHow to gather the right information to develop great change management stakeholder assessments, change plans, and impact assessments and what to include in themWhat to do when the change effort gets into trouble and how to remain authentic when hard messages must be delivered

A great tool for change managers, team leaders, and senior management author Barb Grant shares the strategies, tools, tips, and templates to ensure the change isn’t just done but delivers meaningful and long-lasting results.

Genres: Business, Nonfiction, Leadership

239 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 2, 2023

Reviews

[Mackenzie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Look, I don’t love non fiction or self help (I want to) but for those categories it was a good book. It makes me not want to work though TBH

[Kevin · Rating 5 out of 5]

First a disclaimer. I'm connected to Barb on LinkedIn but that should not detract from what I have to say.

You can get used to books that use a lot of superfluous detail to pad out the chapters and ultimately the book. It's a trait you see in almost every book you pick up in the sociology or work section of the bookshop. There is none of that in Change Management that sticks. Barb has poured her experience gained over the years as a change manager into this book so what you get is what worked, what didn't and what you can use as a change manager.

If you gained something from Lean Change Management by Jason Little and from Switch by Chip and Dan Heath, this will fill in the gaps and help apply those lessons in a real life situation. So in the spirit of the book, read this if you're a change manager and you won't regret it.

[Olivia Holt · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book puts Fun in Change Management and makes it simple to understand

I recently read this practical book on business change management that simplifies the process of guiding people through changes, enhanced with great illustrations, graphs, and tables. It uses an accessible, conversational style and incorporates a humorous character, 'Change Cat,' to illustrate key points visually. The book combines real-life examples from the author's extensive experience with practical tips, emphasizing the importance of authentic human connections in facilitating change. It's a useful resource for anyone looking to understand change management in a clear and straightforward way, complete with visual aids that enhance understanding and retention.

[Lauralyn Vasquez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Majority of my career roles have been centered around Change Management. Grants book actually filled me with some joy and reminded me that change in organizations can happen. But sometimes we have to start with us. I found myself using this book as a work book, evaluating my current challenge and the values around this change.

Overall, "Change Management That Sticks" is a well-structured and informative read. It offers practical advice supported by real-world examples, making it easy to see how the concepts can be applied in various organizational settings. I found the book to be not only educational but also engaging, as it combines theory with actionable strategies. If you’re looking for a comprehensive guide to managing change effectively, this book is certainly worth your time.

[Sara Mary louise harrison]

Awesome guide for change practitioners!

Loved the no nonsense and highly practical advice and guidelines! Keeps it simple and lots of great examples! I can see this will immediately help me to tailor my change deliverables in a way that will really add value and get used, ultimately benefiting impacted stakeholders and greatly improving turbocharger change will stick :)

[M.K. Tufft · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource, covers fundamentals

The biggest challenge to change management is motivating the people who will be affected by the change to embrace the change…. The author does a great job of providing a framework to get the right buy-in at the right levels, including yourself, and being authentic in the process.

Not a big fan of the cat cartoons though.

[Todd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Practical Change Management for Everyone

Highly recommend this book for those new to change management or those looking for a refresher. Written by somebody who’s been there and done that with real examples that land the academic portions of the book. Well written and easy to digest.

[Anne Meyen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Praktische benadering van het ADKAR - Prosci principe zonder met vervelende afkortingen te werken. Tools, templates en tips.

[Kurt Peterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

well written, great examples and tools

[Jenni Foster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Listened for free on Spotify and there's a free workbook on her website! The audio narrator was very engaging and the book is full of actionable steps.