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The Change Strategy Formula

The change strategy is actually a formula for taking charge of
change and looks like this:

D V P R C

where D demand, dissatisfaction, and desire for change
V the vision or model for the change
P the plan and process for the change
R resistance to the change
C results of the change

When using the change strategy formula to Take Charge of
Change, D, V, and P must be greater than R in order for C (change)
to occur. In addition, the strategy elements to the left of R (resist-
ance) are multiplied rather than added, which means that each of
these elements—namely, D, V, and P—must be greater than zero
in order for change to be achieved. If there is a vision and a plan
for a change, but no one cares about the change effort (D 0),
the change will have no support and will not take place.
Similarly, a change effort may be based on a great deal of
demand and dissatisfaction with the status quo (high D) and have
a sophisticated plan and process (high P) for the change, but lack
vision (V 0). In this case, people want to change and have cre-
ated a plan and process to do so, but they do not know where they
are going; thus, the change will not succeed.
Having the ability to Take Charge of Change means that you are
skilled in the following six competency components:

1. Being a champion of change
2. Understanding the current situation and developing the
desire and demand for change
3. Creating the change vision
4. Managing the transition: developing and implementing a
change plan and process