Driving Change That Sticks: How the ADKAR Model Works

Implementing a new system or process? Don’t let your project fail due to poor adoption. This guide shows how to apply the ADKAR change management model to ensure lasting success. Learn how to plan each phase—Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, and Reinforcement—with proven timelines, stakeholder engagement tactics, and a dynamic ADKAR dashboard to track progress. Whether you're managing an ERP rollout, Agile transformation, or compliance update, this post outlines the strategies, costs, and actions you need to drive real change and measurable ROI.