"'''Change management''' is a systematic approach to dealing with the transition or transformation of a [person's]/organization's goals, processes or technologies. The purpose of change management is to implement strategies for effecting change, controlling change and helping people to adapt to change."<ref>[https://www.techtarget.com/searchcio/definition/change-management#:~:text=Change%20management%20is%20a%20systematic,people%20to%20adapt%20to%20change. Change Management]</ref>
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Approximately 80% of organizational change attempts fail and it is often lower for individuals.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IehzpdK1F88 A sense of urgency - The secret ingredient of successful changes | Brigita Tomas]</ref> Having a sense of urgency and having a sufficient speed of change to overcome organizational inertia is a key to effective change management.<ref>[https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/transformation/our-insights/ready-set-go-and-keep-going-why-speed-is-key-for-a-successful-transformation Ready, set, go, and keep going: Why speed is key to a successful transformation], McKinsey & McKinsey</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IehzpdK1F88 A sense of urgency - The secret ingredient of successful changes | Brigita Tomas]</ref>
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An organization/individual with an [[achievement orientation]] and that practices [[goal setting]] is less resistant to change.