{"id":41894,"date":"2025-06-26T21:09:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T21:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oxfordcorp.com\/?p=41894"},"modified":"2025-07-10T10:50:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T10:50:31","slug":"the-road-ahead-orange-cones-big-orange-barrels-and-leading-change-that-sticks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oxfordcorp.com\/en\/insights\/blog\/the-road-ahead-orange-cones-big-orange-barrels-and-leading-change-that-sticks\/","title":{"rendered":"The Road Ahead: Orange Cones, Big Orange Barrels, and Leading Change that Sticks\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35444 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oxfordcorp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Ginger.jpg\" alt=\"Ginger McCullough | OCM &amp; Training Practice Director | Oxford Global Resources\" width=\"149\" height=\"149\" \/><\/p>\n<p>By: Ginger McCullough | OCM &amp; Training Practice Director | Oxford Global Resources<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A few months ago, I hosted a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/event.eu.on24.com\/wcc\/r\/8000113385\/277CAEE72C3B2E5A683ED7AE471FBB1E?odblog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">webinar<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> comparing leading change to navigating a road full of orange cones and barrels. It\u2019s a simple, visual metaphor\u2014an image that resonates with leaders spearheading large-scale ERP projects because it often feels like driving through construction sites, with unexpected turns, slowdowns, detours, and critical areas that demand attention.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As an OCM Practice Director, I work with companies every day that are making major shifts or driving changes<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">like introducing new systems, standardizing processes, or rolling out new technologies<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and asking their people to work differently. The organizations that succeed are the ones that recognize those orange cones early, plan for them, and equip their teams with strong Change Management and Training support right from the start\u2014not <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">after<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> things go off the rails.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">You Cannot Ignore the Big Orange Barrels<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Big barrels are big blockers with an even bigger impact, meaning you cannot sidestep them. The orange barrels represent major elements of change. If not addressed early on, orange barrel issues can risk your entire transformation effort. In other words, these aren\u2019t just formalities or tasks to check off a to-do list<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">they\u2019re critical enablers that keep people engaged and reduce resistance; they\u2019re the things that help change stick.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Orange barrels include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Change Impact Assessments<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to understand how roles, jobs, workflows, and responsibilities will shift and change across departments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Leadership Alignment<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to drive reliable, visible encouragement by ensuring leaders are aligned, consistently communicating, and actively supporting change.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Communication Strategies<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that effectively deliver the right messages, in the right way, to the right audiences\u2014from the front office to the shop floor\u2014ensuring engagement and understanding across all levels of the organization.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Orange Cones Can Slow You Down<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Orange cones represent medium-sized issues that can slow your momentum if not managed well. These issues are controllable when viewed and tackled independently, but they can quickly add up, becoming more significant obstacles. Creating hands-on, scenario-based training in mock plant environments<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">or places where employees can practice using the system in a setting that feels familiar<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ensures that people learn by doing what\u2019s expected of them and not just hearing about it. This approach enables employees to gain confidence, make mistakes safely, and build the skills now that they will need to succeed when it really counts.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Orange cone issues include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Training that doesn\u2019t accurately reflect real-world processes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Limited hands-on learning opportunities before system go-live<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Support materials that are impractical or inaccessible<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Assuming people will \u201cjust get it\u201d once the system is live<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why It Matters: Looking at the Data<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nearly 60% of transformation projects fail, and research shows that this is most often due to people not being ready for change. It isn\u2019t because the new system or process didn\u2019t work. Instead, it\u2019s because the support around it failed to meet the need.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This data shows that implementation alone isn\u2019t enough; adoption is what truly matters. When people aren\u2019t provided with adequate training or given the time, space, or context to embrace change effectively, success isn\u2019t likely regardless of how brilliant or impactful the change is. That\u2019s why keeping people at the forefront of transformation is critical because they are the ones who will ultimately determine whether a project fails or succeeds.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Leading Change with a People-First Approach<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Employees manage daily responsibilities and support business goals, and when change happens, they must simultaneously learn new systems, adopt new processes, and adjust to the changes. In other words, they are expected to absorb additional demands while still handling their routine job duties.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Change doesn\u2019t stick unless people are prepared; and that takes more than software. It requires intention, planning, and empathy. The real work of Organizational Change Management (OCM) is ensuring employees have the right tools, training, and time to make change successful. Change doesn\u2019t work unless people do, and it\u2019s up to you to empower and equip them with the ability to do so well.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For people to succeed, it\u2019s important to actively participate in their success by providing:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clear communication<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Relevant hands-on training<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tools they can use on the job<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Time and support to absorb the changes and adapt effectively<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Orange Cone Ahead: Upcoming Webinar<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-41650 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oxfordcorp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-21-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"AI Webinar\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oxfordcorp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-21-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.oxfordcorp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-21-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.oxfordcorp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-21.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>By now, you are likely to be aware of a new diversion<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI. While the opportunities are vast, the roadblocks are just as real. Oxford\u2019s AI Practice Director Alie Doostdar will be hosting a can\u2019t-miss webinar titled: <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Key to Unlocking AI Success: Strategy, Readiness, and Real-World ROI.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> If you think ERP change comes with orange cones, just wait until you discover the challenges lining the road to AI adoption. Still, change is possible when you anticipate and plan for the cones; it makes it that much easier to navigate the path. Stay tuned<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">this is one detour you\u2019ll want to be prepared for.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019re ready to discover how AI can positively change your business and drive transformative growth, <a href=\"https:\/\/event.eu.on24.com\/wcc\/r\/8000138563\/C56A3F8FB6080D1D472C426757F4D046?partnerref=blog2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sign up for our webinar today<\/a> to step into a future filled with possibilities!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;Companies that change may survive, but companies that transform thrive. Change brings incremental or small-scale adaptations, while transformation brings great improvements that ripple through the future of an organization.&#8221; &#8211; Nick Candito, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Progressly<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oxford\u2019s AI Practice Director, Alie Doostdar, will host a webinar titled &#8220;The Key to Unlocking AI Success,&#8221; which will guide attendees through the &#8220;orange cones&#8221; of AI adoption, focusing on strategy, readiness, and real-world ROI.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":41913,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[183],"tags":[],"category-tag":[],"class_list":["post-41894","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.1.1) - 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