Editing Change Managment (section)

== Evaluating (Judgment / Evaluation) ==
⚖️ Determine appropriateness, trade-offs, success factors, and long-term organizational value.

=== Evaluation frameworks & tools ===
* ROI of change initiatives  
* Balanced scorecard impacts  
* Adoption and utilization metrics  
* Cultural alignment measures  
* Employee engagement scores  

=== Maturity & adoption models ===
* Reactive → Managed → Defined → Integrated → Optimized  
* Organizational readiness models and benchmarking  
* Prosci CM maturity model  

=== Key performance indicators ===
* Adoption rate and speed  
* Reduction in errors or rework  
* Productivity improvements  
* Customer satisfaction changes  
* Talent retention during transformation  

=== Strategic decision criteria ===
'''Change management is essential when:'''
* Changes affect large groups or mission-critical processes  
* Behavior changes are required (not just technical changes)  
* Risk of resistance is high  
* Cultural alignment is a priority  

'''May be less necessary when:'''
* Changes are minor or reversible  
* Impacts are limited to a small, specialized team  
* Technical adjustments require minimal behavioral shifts  

=== Holistic impact analysis ===
* Successful change improves efficiency, morale, and alignment.  
* Poorly implemented change creates confusion, resistance, and turnover.  
* CM establishes trust in leadership and organizational resilience.  
* The long-term benefit: capability to adapt continuously.

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