--- title: Our top 10 change implementation blog posts of 2019 description: We take a closer look at the top 10 organizational change management blog posts that are getting attention in our blog. Topics include agile change management, building change capability and change management data. image: https://blog.changefirst.com/hubfs/Top10changemanagementblogpostsSized.jpg --- [![Changefirst_logo_Hubspot.png](https://blog.changefirst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo/Changefirst_logo_Hubspot.png?width=174&height=61&name=Changefirst_logo_Hubspot.png "Changefirst_logo_Hubspot.png")](http://www.changefirst.com) [Contact us](https://changefirst.com/contact-us) [+44 (0) 1444 450777](tel:+44-0-1444-450777) [Solutions](https://www.changefirst.com/change-management-solutions) ### Solutions Change Management Solutions matched to your specific business needs. #### [![orgainizations](https://blog.changefirst.com/hubfs/orgainizations.jpeg) For Organizations Engage more of your people in change with a cost effective and scalable solution that builds sustainable capability.](https://www.changefirst.com/change-management-solutions/organisations) #### [![consulting-firms](https://blog.changefirst.com/hubfs/consulting-firms.jpeg) For Consulting Teams Digitalize and differentiate your Change Management practice, quickly on-board new hires and create ‘sticky’ client relationships](https://www.changefirst.com/change-management-solutions/consulting-firms) #### [![change professionals](https://blog.changefirst.com/hubfs/change%20professionals.jpeg) For Change & Project Experts Deliver strategic projects, support Executives through continuous change and add new tools, skills and Certification to your playbook](https://www.changefirst.com/change-management-solutions/change-and-project-professionals) #### [![technology companies](https://blog.changefirst.com/hubfs/technology%20companies.jpeg) For Technology Companies Take advantage of the missing ingredient in your Adoption Services model. 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digital OCM platform](https://www.changefirst.com/change-management-products/roadmap-pro) Training [Leaders, Heads of Business & Steering Teams](https://www.changefirst.com/training/executive) [Change, Project and Internal development professionals](https://www.changefirst.com/training/change-agent) [Line Managers, local teams, HRBPs & Communication Experts](https://www.changefirst.com/training/manager-and-local-teams) [Employees, large groups & accidental/new change agents](https://www.changefirst.com/training/on-demand-individual) [Project and Programme Managers (Introductory)](https://www.changefirst.com/training/change-projects-introductory) [Project and Programme Managers (Intermediate)](https://www.changefirst.com/training/change-projects-intermediate) [Train-the-Trainer](https://www.changefirst.com/training/train-the-trainer) [Content licensing](https://www.changefirst.com/training/content-licensing) [Certification](https://www.changefirst.com/training/certification) [Application Coaching and Consulting](https://www.changefirst.com/training/application-coaching-and-consulting) Methodologies [PCI® - People - Centred Implementation](https://www.changefirst.com/methodologies/pci) [PAI – Personal Adaptability Inventory PCI®](https://www.changefirst.com/methodologies/pai) Resources [Whitepapers](https://www.changefirst.com/resources) [Videos](https://www.changefirst.com/resources#videos) [Blogs](https://blog.changefirst.com/) [About us](https://www.changefirst.com/about-us) [Contact](https://www.changefirst.com/contact-us) # [Welcome to the Changefirst Blog](https://blog.changefirst.com) # Our top 10 change implementation blog posts of 2019 Posted by [Audra Proctor](https://blog.changefirst.com/author/audra-proctor) If you are a regular follower of the [Changefirst blog](https://blog.changefirst.com/) you will know that we share quite a bit of content with the community about all things change – and change implementation in particular. But we also realise that people are busy and that you might have missed some of them along the way. ![Top10changemanagementblogpostsSized](https://blog.changefirst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Top10changemanagementblogpostsSized.jpg?width=763&name=Top10changemanagementblogpostsSized.jpg) So, what are the posts and topics that have been getting most attention since the start of this year? Well - agile change management, ECM and the personal dynamics of change are very much top of the list. Read on, as we uncover our very own top 10, starting with the most popular first. >   ![#1_-_How_to_Incorporate_Change_Management_into_Agile_Projects](https://blog.changefirst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%231_-_How_to_Incorporate_Change_Management_into_Agile_Projects.png?width=130&name=%231_-_How_to_Incorporate_Change_Management_into_Agile_Projects.png) **#1 - How to Incorporate Change Management into Agile Projects** One question we are often asked by our clients is how do they incorporate change management when they are using an agile project management methodology. We take a closer look at why the agile environment lends itself to an ongoing change management approach. **[Read it now](https://blog.changefirst.com/how-to-incorporate-change-management-into-agile-projects)**   ![AgileChangeDefinition](https://blog.changefirst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AgileChangeDefinition.png?width=130&name=AgileChangeDefinition.png) **#2 - What is Agile Change Management? A definition.** In this post we create a working definition of Agile Change Management itself. We also take a look at a few Agile myths we come across on an almost daily basis and their impact on people’s view of the role of Change Management in an Agile environment. ** [Read it now](https://blog.changefirst.com/what_is_agile_change_management_a_definition)**   ![ECMAssessingMaturity](https://blog.changefirst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ECMAssessingMaturity.png?width=130&name=ECMAssessingMaturity.png) **#3 - Enterprise Change Management: Assessing change maturity** Understanding where you are right now is as important as identifying where you are going. When planning your change management maturity journey, recognizing your organization’s change management strengths and weaknesses will give you solid grounding to move forward. **[Read it now](https://blog.changefirst.com/enterprise-change-management-assessing-change-maturity)**   ![PersonalDynamicsofChange](https://blog.changefirst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PersonalDynamicsofChange.png?width=130&name=PersonalDynamicsofChange.png) **#4 - The Personal Dynamics of Change** When J.P. Garnier, the former CEO and Chairman of pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), was interviewed about executing change, he said, “Getting people to change – one by one – is the only way to change organizations. After all, every change is personal”. **[Read it now](https://blog.changefirst.com/the-personal-dynamics-of-change)**   **![#5 Data driven change management-1](https://blog.changefirst.com/hubfs/%235%20Data%20driven%20change%20management-1.bmp)** **#5 - Essential Change Management – How to Manage a Downsize** Downsizing is one of the hardest change management challenges a leader has to face. The underlying reason could be positive or negative, but generally the workforce perceive downsizing as negative organizational change. . **[Read it now](https://blog.changefirst.com/essential-change-management-how-to-manage-a-downsize)**   ![EffectiveChangeLeadership](https://blog.changefirst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EffectiveChangeLeadership.png?width=130&name=EffectiveChangeLeadership.png)**#6 - Building effective change leadership in your organization** Change leadership is important to implementing successful change. In fact, through the years we have seen that effective change leadership is central to successful change management.  **[Read it now](https://blog.changefirst.com/building-effective-change-leadership-in-your-organization)**   ![Developingsponsorship](https://blog.changefirst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Developingsponsorship.png?width=130&name=Developingsponsorship.png) **#7 - Developing effective change management sponsorship** We have had the privilege of working with some amazing change leaders over our careers. While trying to grasp the essence of what makes a great change management sponsor can be difficult, we have found that there is a common set of skills and traits that make great sponsors. **[Read it now](https://blog.changefirst.com/developing-effective-change-management-sponsorship)**   ![InfographicAgileTurning](https://blog.changefirst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/InfographicAgileTurning.png?width=130&name=InfographicAgileTurning.png) **#8 - Infographic) - How Agile is turning Organizational Change Management on its head** One of the key topics that is a recurring theme in our discussions with clients right now is how Change Management can support an Agile approach to delivering projects. **[Read it now](https://blog.changefirst.com/inforgraphic-how-agile-is-turning-organizational-change-management-on-its-head)**   ![Strongcaseforchange](https://blog.changefirst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Strongcaseforchange.png?width=130&name=Strongcaseforchange.png) **#9 - Making a strong case for change** n 1969 one of the most complex change projects ever attempted was completed successfully with the words, “Houston, Tranquillity Base here. The Eagle has landed”.  **[Read it now](https://blog.changefirst.com/making-a-strong-case-for-change)**   ![6CSFs](https://blog.changefirst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/6CSFs.png?width=130&name=6CSFs.png) **#10 – 6 Critical success factors for implementing change that sticks** We’ve previously talked about the value gap that is created between installation vs. implementation of a change project. . **[Read it now](https://blog.changefirst.com/6-critical-success-factors-for-implementing-change-that-sticks)**   Well, that is the run-down on the top 10 but there is also plenty more research, insight and practical tips to enjoy on the blog itself [here](https://blog.changefirst.com/).      [![VISIT THE BLOG](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2401974/f228fbeb-c390-4d7e-8257-63bc71f62220.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2401974/f228fbeb-c390-4d7e-8257-63bc71f62220)           >     ![Audra Proctor](https://blog.changefirst.com/hubfs/Audra200x200.png) Posted by [Audra Proctor](https://blog.changefirst.com/author/audra-proctor) Audra is Managing Director at Changefirst and has over 30 years' experience of enabling organisations leaders and their teams to deliver complex Organisational Change. She leads an amazing, diverse team of highly experienced multi-industry Change Practitioners, Consultants, Coaches, Trainers, Technology Experts and trusted Strategic Partners to help organisations to deliver more effective Change through their people. Audra is a regular speaker at events focusing on Change and Transformation globally on a number of key themes including Agile Change Management and the use of digital in Change and Transformation. 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