When to use it
Use it when you or your team are struggling to adopt a change, such as a new system or structure.
How to apply it
- Write down the change you are facing in one sentence.
- Score yourself from 1 to 5 on each of the five ADKAR elements.
- Find the first element scoring 3 or below; that is your barrier point.
- Take one action to address that element, such as asking why the change is happening.
- Rescore after two weeks and move on to the next weak element.
Tip: Work through the elements in order; training (Knowledge) will not stick without Desire.