Apply Phase-In Strategies to Triumph Over Uncertainty and Gain Acceptance [SUBSCRIBERS-ONLY]

There has been and will continue to be a lot of uncertainty in the world, most of which is outside of our control. For example, economic, safety, and health factors have been key sources of uncertainty recently, followed closely by people’s comfort levels, trust, and confidence. Applying a phase-in strategy when implementing new changes during periods of high uncertainty will tilt the success factors in your direction.

What I appreciate most about using a phase-in strategy is the opportunity to gain acceptance from staff and constituents that might not be there when a new strategy, procedure, or policy is implemented without an adjustment period. Phase-in strategies enable you to receive feedback from those impacted, gaining trust and confidence as you proceed and making it more likely that change will be accepted and successful.

Phase-in strategies are multi-step implementation stages (Phase I, II and III) that start with an initial change stage (Phase I) and progress through completion stage (Phase III). Try not to have too many phases.