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Component 3: Creating the Change Vision
This involves creating a collaborative, compelling vision of the
future; passionately communicating the vision using multiple
media, selective storytelling, compelling metaphors, and testimo-
nials; articulating the values underpinning the vision and making
sure that all aspects of the change reflect these values; using organ-
ization models and examples from other companies to sell the
vision; and enlisting top management, natural leaders, and other
key individuals and groups to support the vision and influence oth-
ers to join the change effort.

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Component 4: Managing the Transition: Developing
and Implementing a Change Plan and Process
This includes developing a concrete yet flexible master plan that
is aligned with the vision; creating and implementing supporting
subplans (for example, plans for communication, finances, and
logistics); documenting and monitoring timetables, key mile-
stones, and accountabilities; creating one or more planning
teams and making sure that these teams have the requisite time,
resources, stature, and expertise; ensuring that communication
vehicles are timely, frequent, and accurate; training, empower-
ing, and rewarding or sanctioning people in ways that support
the change; and regularly monitoring progress using agreed-
upon measures.

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Component 5: Reducing Resistance to Change
This involves accurately identifying the sources and causes of
resistance; developing strategies for reducing resistance; build-
ing positive relationships with the key influence leaders and