Navigating the AI Wave: A Guide for Change Management Practitioners
Artificial intelligence (AI) changes how we work and do business. For us in change management, this is an opportunity to learn new skills and perspectives. How do we navigate this wave without getting lost at sea? π
π TL;DR
- Understand AI technologies + adapt to changes.
- Learn through online courses, workshops, and peer learning.
- Check out some of my favorite resources on AI in OCM. π
- Evaluate your AI competence (and mindset), learn, and share.
πͺ Build Key Skills for AI in Change Management
We need to have these critical skills to lead our organizations through digital changes:
- Understanding Technology: It is important to know about AI and how it affects our organizations. Being good at using data to make decisions will help us lead our teams through digital changes.
- Being Ready to Change: The digital world changes fast. We need to be able to change our plans quickly based on what's happening and what we learn.
- Focus on People: With all this technology, change management is still about people. Being good at understanding, talking to people, and ensuring everyone feels included is super important.
- Being Adaptable: It is vital to be open to new ideas and willing to try things, even if they might not work out at first. This helps us keep moving forward.
π± Keep Learning
Staying up to date in the AI world means we must keep learning. We can do this through online courses, workshops, and learning from each other. Ensuring our organizations focus on learning will help everyone stay on top of new technologies.
π Explore AI for Change Management
Many online resources can help us learn more about AI, data, and how to lead digital changes. Here are some of the videos and articles I found most helpful:
- 6 Ways AI will Revolutionize Change Management - Jason Little The video describes six ways AI will transform change management, highlighting it's a tool to enhance human capabilities and position those who embrace AI for future success.
- ChatGPT enriches Organizational Change Management practices - Carla Bastiaansen CMC An introduction to how ChatGPT, as a form of AI, can improve change management with examples.
- 5 Things Every Change Manager Should Be Doing With AI - John Nolan A guide detailing five practical steps change managers can use to incorporate AI into their practices.
- AI and Change Impact: How to Begin Using GPT-4 - Rachana Bhide A deeper look into utilizing GPT-4's specific features for change management, offering a step beyond basic AI integration.
- Early Insights, Applications, and Implications of AI in Change Management - Prosci Insights into AI's current and future impact on change management, including real-world applications, challenges, and opportunities.
- Embracing AI in Change Management --with Cautions & Detailed Prompts! - Miguel Guevara A thorough overview covering the advantages, challenges, and considerations of using AI in change management, complete with detailed prompt creation guidance.
π― Take Action
- Evaluate Yourself: Look closely at your own skills, knowledge, and mindset about AI. Figure out where you can improve.
- Learn and Do: Jump into learning more and using what you learn to get better at working with AI.
- Join or Build: Be part of a community of change management experts who are all figuring out how to deal with digital changes together.
By working together and learning from each other, we can tackle the challenges of the digital age and make the most of AI in our change management projects.
π Your Thoughts?
I'd love to hear how you're integrating AI into your change management practices. Let's discuss below! π
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I help business leaders deliver complex projects and write about how to:
- Navigate difficult changes confidently using battle-tested strategies to plan, implement, and win.
- Lead resilient teams by building change management skills and strategies to facilitate change and thrive.
- Reduce risk and boost outcomes using a simple and proven change management framework.
- Excel in your role by gaining insider perspectives and powerful strategies about the corporate world.
When you are ready, I can help you in three ways:
πBook a 1:1 Planning call with me
π₯ Take our Change Fundamentals for Project Managers Course