KM Change Management

Organizational change management programs are vital to the success of a KM initiative. In fact, the reasons most often cited for why KM implementations did not deliver their expected benefits were organizational issues, such as lack of training; insufficient communication; failure to integrate KM into everyday working practices; and a lack of time to learn new systems and processes.

Change Management is a core element of Iknow's Diagnostic Assessments.

In parallel with the other workstreams, Iknow works with clients on the planning and implementation of people-related change management and institutionalization activities. A well-designed and coordinated change management program can include:

  • Stakeholder analysis
  • Change management plan
  • Communications strategy and plan
  • Rewards and recognition programs
  • Definition of new KM roles, job design, candidate selection, and training
  • Technology roll-out and training
  • Cultural change and reinforcement
  • Creation and support of communities
  • Support for new types of communication across organizational, geographic, and time boundaries.