Create Change Champion Network Your champions are your boots on the ground, so select influential employees across departments who naturally lead their peers. Give them special training and early access to changes, making them experts who can support others. Regular champion meetings keep them engaged and provide valuable feedback channels.

Develop Decision-Making Forums Structure regular workshops where stakeholders can provide meaningful input on changes affecting their work. Make it clear how their feedback shapes outcomes by documenting decisions and sharing the reasoning behind them. This transparency builds trust and ownership in the process.

Implement Quick Win Program Look for those high-impact, low-effort improvements that can show immediate value. When you find these quick wins, make them highly visible and track the benefits carefully. These early successes build confidence in the larger change effort and create positive momentum.

Design Impact Storytelling Campaign People connect with real stories, so gather examples of how the changes are making a difference. Have early adopters share their experiences and create visual ways to show progress. Regular updates keep everyone engaged and help people see how the project is moving forward.

Establish Multi-Level Support Structure Think of this as a safety net that catches issues at different levels. Start with peer support, backed up by subject matter experts, with clear paths to leadership when needed. Make help easy to access and keep track of what support people are using most.

Launch Recognition Program Get specific about what behaviors you want to see and recognize them consistently. Mix formal recognition (like awards) with informal acknowledgment (like team shoutouts). Train your leaders to recognize effectively, and tie recognition to project milestones to maintain momentum.