ADKARlíkan

ADKARlíkan is a conceptual framework used in organizational change management. It is an acronym that represents five key elements individuals must experience for change to be successful: Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, and Reinforcement. The model posits that without progress through each of these stages, an individual is unlikely to fully adopt and sustain a change.

Awareness refers to the understanding of the need for change. Desire is the motivation and willingness of an individual to participate in and support the change. Knowledge encompasses the understanding of how to implement the change. Ability is the practical demonstration of the skills and behaviors required by the change. Finally, Reinforcement is the process of sustaining the change through positive feedback and recognition.

ADKARlíkan is often used as a diagnostic tool to identify why change initiatives might be failing and to develop targeted interventions. It is a widely adopted model in business and public sectors for guiding change efforts and improving their likelihood of success. The sequential nature of the elements is important, suggesting that a person must generally progress through them in order to effectively embrace and maintain new ways of working or behaving.