CML 5Es™

A delivery-focused model used to drive organisational change.

Change Management Model - CML 5Es™

The CML 5Es model is a delivery-focused approach designed to guide Change Professionals in leading transformation agendas that impact people through change. This model considers both people and processes, ensuring successful adoption and reducing resistance.

The CML 5Es model consists of five phases, providing a structured approach to managing change in agile, waterfall, or hybrid environments. Change Professionals can integrate other best practice change management models, as the CML 5Es focuses on delivery and aligns seamlessly with the project management lifecycle and phases.

Ensures that Change Professionals can manage both people and processes effectively.

The five phases guide professionals on what to do and when, even in ambiguous environments.

 Can be applied in agile, waterfall, or hybrid settings, making it versatile for various project needs.

Allows incorporation of other change management models, enhancing its effectiveness. 

Aligns with project management lifecycles and phases, helping professionals hit the ground running.

An infographic showcasing the Agile Change Management process with five interconnected hexagons labeled EXPLORE, ENABLE, EMERGE, ENGAGE, and EMBED, symbolising the dynamic steps of change facilitation.

Check out the bite-size learning videos about each phase of the CML 5Es.

EXPLORE

Understanding the environment to strategise

ENABLE

Assessing impacts to plan ahead

ENGAGE

Connecting and convincing people impacted

EMERGE

Assessing readiness to transition

EMBED

Learning lessons to stay on top

Learn more about the change management tools you can apply during each phase

“ The Change Management CML 5Es offers a very practical, easy to understand and implement approach to change management ”

Alicja S
Project Management Consultant 
(Self-employed contractor)

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