Humans are complicated, and Change Management is messy.  Change Management is not a linear process, or a ‘one-size-fits-all’ processes.  At its best, change management creates intrinsic motivation (which is not only more powerful, but more resilient) than extrinsic motivation, and reinforces that motivation constantly.

Compliance

Engagement

The “Why”

“I have to”

“I want to”

Motivation

External
(reward & punishment)

Internal
(pursues purpose)

Focus

Rules and policies

Goals and mission

Results

Meets standards

Exceeds standards

Behavior

Follows instructions

Take initiative & innovates

Outcome

Stability

Growth, innovation, higher productivity