The ability to develop support systems is crucial to effective change management for two reasons. First, systemic planned change will occur when the support for that change reaches critical mass among the members of that system. The success of your planned change efforts depends on our ability to develop empowering partnerships across a full range of differences using the infinite perspective of power.
Second, applying seven disciplines to five stages of change management is a daunting task. Those who choose to take on this task must develop strong support systems. Change in human systems is never created alone. Support systems are required. An initial support system might be one or two confidants. This small informal group might evolve into a larger group willing to take direct action and contribute to the critical mass that is crucial to success. W cannot manage systemic change alone. Develop support systems to help you strategize and operationalize your change strategy and to support you in using yourself effectively.