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Free tools, canvases, and resources for modern change practitioners. Lean Change Management provides practical, lightweight resources used by change agents in over 40 countries — no certification required.
Grab a tool. Solve a real problem. Go deeper when you're ready. The Lean Change tools below have everything you need to get started.
The Lean Change One-Page Change Plan is a lightweight planning tool created by Jason Little, originally introduced in the first edition of Lean Change Management in 2012. It consolidates the essential elements of a change initiative onto a single page — replacing the bloated, multi-tab change plans that rarely get read and never get updated.
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The more complex your change framework is, the more likely you'll follow it without thinking. This MVCP - Minimum Viable Change Process - Miro template and Micro-Course will help you get started with the least amount of noise possible so you can focus on what matters:Facilitating the change.
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The 6 Big Ideas of Adaptable Organizations offer a comprehensive approach to managing change. They combine strategies for both incremental improvements and deep, systemic transformation, focusing on aligning people, fostering meaningful dialogue, and developing key skills. These ideas ensure that all aspects of the organization are considered, helping it adapt and thrive in a dynamic environment. By integrating personal intuition with practical tools, the 6 Big Ideas provide a robust foundation for sustainable and impactful change.
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Kanban isn't just for software developers! Discover 6 key things change managers need to know about Kanban to drive successful organizational change. From visualizing workflows to limiting work in progress, this video unlocks the power of Kanban for smoother transitions and improved outcomes.
open resourceIncludes these tools plus structured learning to put them into practice. Go from “I downloaded a canvas” to “I'm running my first change experiment” — with step-by-step guidance.
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The Lean Change One-Page Change Plan is a lightweight planning tool created by Jason Little, originally introduced in the first edition of Lean Change Management in 2012. It consolidates the essential elements of a change initiative onto a single page — replacing the bloated, multi-tab change plans that rarely get read and never get updated.
The more complex your change framework is, the more likely you'll follow it without thinking. This MVCP - Minimum Viable Change Process - Miro template and Micro-Course will help you get started with the least amount of noise possible so you can focus on what matters:Facilitating the change.
The 6 Big Ideas of Adaptable Organizations offer a comprehensive approach to managing change. They combine strategies for both incremental improvements and deep, systemic transformation, focusing on aligning people, fostering meaningful dialogue, and developing key skills. These ideas ensure that all aspects of the organization are considered, helping it adapt and thrive in a dynamic environment. By integrating personal intuition with practical tools, the 6 Big Ideas provide a robust foundation for sustainable and impactful change.
Kanban isn't just for software developers! Discover 6 key things change managers need to know about Kanban to drive successful organizational change. From visualizing workflows to limiting work in progress, this video unlocks the power of Kanban for smoother transitions and improved outcomes.
I wrote the original version of this post in 2014, four months into an agile transformation when I noticed a team that was aware the change was happening but had no idea what support was available to them. They had Awareness. They had Desire. They had zero Knowledge, Ability, or Reinforcement.
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