The need for change champions and for developing organization change champions throughout the organization

D.D. Warrick

Chapter 2 in Cases in Organization Development and Change, 2026, pp 11-26 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: Major Focus of the Case: Constant, accelerated change is the new norm. Effectively managing change is a critical skill that every organization and leaders and key players throughout the organization need to develop. The problem is that organizations rarely focus on developing skills in managing change, and consequently, there is a high failure rate in successfully making needed changes. The implications of the ineffective management of change can be far-reaching for organizations and for how employees respond to each new announcement of change. This case focuses on the need for skilled change champions in organizations and the need for developing organization change champions throughout the organization. Examples are given of how individuals can be change champions and what organizations can do to develop organization change champions.

Keywords: Change champion; Initiating change; Facilitating change; Implementing change; Developing change champions (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781035340965
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