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.
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)