1st Edition
The 5-Ps of Change A Strategic Roadmap to Successfully Lead Organizational Change
Over the last decade, there has been a growing demand for effective organizational change management strategy in the US business sector, with millions of professionals seeking guidance, especially when considering the significant investments aimed at improving and optimizing organizational systems and processes.
This book provides a comprehensive guide to successfully lead organizational change by implementing strategies focused on five foundational change management pillars—Purpose, Planning, Process, Performance, and People. This book is intended to equip executives, business leaders, technology managers, and organizational change practitioners with practical insights to make positive and lasting change in the organizations they lead. This book distills 25+ years of IT program, project, and change management expertise into an essential guide, while demystifying the complexities of organizational transformation within commercial, government, and non-profit organizations.
Crafted from the authors’ hands-on experience implementing major IT development projects within Federal, State, and commercial sectors, this book offers actionable steps to engage, inspire, and lead people along the organizational change continuum.
Chapter 1: Purpose Chapter 2: Planning Chapter 3: Process Chapter 4: Performance Chapter 5: People. Conclusion
Biography
Dr. Donnell Josiah is a distinguished technology executive and passionate management consultant with over 30 years of experience. With a profound expertise in implementing large-scale technology initiatives within frameworks like SDLC, ITIL, PMI, P3MM, and PROSCI, Dr. Josiah has successfully led high-profile projects across Federal, State, and commercial sectors. His academic credentials in Organizational Change Management, complemented by his PMP and other industry certifications, underscore his adeptness at steering complex technological transformations.
Originally from the Caribbean island of Antigua and Barbuda, Dr. Josiah exemplifies the power of persistence and faith. Despite early educational challenges, his unwavering determination saw him earn multiple degrees, including a PhD in Applied Management with a focus on Organizational Change. This journey has equipped him with a deep appreciation for excellence and the transformative power of education.
Beyond his technical acumen, Dr. Josiah is celebrated as a pioneering thought leader in organizational change management, particularly through his “5-Ps of Change” model, which has driven transformative changes in diverse sectors including Technology, Healthcare, and Education. His managerial expertise is further highlighted by his senior oversight roles for Maryland state agencies, ensuring alignment with technology and program requirements.
Dr. Josiah’s unique ability to integrate science and engineering with the arts of music production and performance sets him apart as a multi-talented virtuoso. As the founder of three business ventures—ChangeDynamix, joDah Ministries, and ARK Recording Studio—Dr. Josiah leverages his multidisciplinary background to make a substantive impact in both technology and music industries.
In his book, “Overcomers, How to Change Your Life in 31 Days,” Dr. Josiah inspires readers to chase their dreams with conviction and purpose. His commitment to helping individuals unite their purpose with passion is evident in his work, which provides tools to transform everyday people into extraordinary individuals. With a heart for people and a love for God, Dr. Josiah remains dedicated to making the world a better place through innovation, collaboration, and unwavering faith.
Transitioning from personal empowerment to organizational transformation, Dr. Josiah's latest book, "The 5Ps of Change: A Strategic Roadmap to Successfully Lead Organizational Change," focuses on effecting change across all forms of organizations. By leveraging his extensive experience and unique "5-Ps" model, he provides actionable insights and strategies to help organizations navigate and thrive in the face of change, ensuring sustainable success and growth.
"Donnell S. Josiah has crafted a roadmap for organizational change that is insightful and practical. This book moves beyond theory by providing tactics and hands on advice for navigating the challenges of managing change. 'The 5-Ps of Change' is a must-read for anyone looking to lead their organization through meaningful transformation."
DeVon Franklin, NY Times Bestselling Author
CEO, Franklin Entertainment
Every organization wants to achieve maximum performance and successfully guide staff in navigating the associated changes. The challenge is knowing the ‘what’ and the ‘how’. In this practical and comprehensive book, Donnell Josiah astutely addresses both, while including the all-important ‘why’. The value and strength of this book is its ‘soup to nuts’ treatment of the preparation, execution, and human elements which are the lynchpins of organizational change. I especially appreciate the thorough review of various change models and the focus on performance management and measurement. As a seasoned practitioner and leader, I’ve seen first-hand the struggles organizations of all sizes and sectors encounter in the areas of the 5-P’s. In addition to the book being an often-referenced addition to my own professional library, I’m excited about the significant impact it will have as its concepts are applied from the C-suite to professional ranks!
Lisa D. Price, PMP, SMP, CCMP
Washington DC Chapter of the American Change Management Professionals
The 5-Ps of Change is not a book that can be easily dismissed, pigeonholed into some nebulous literary genre. Impossible! Minus any trace of hyperbole, it is truly a rare book that fits comfortably in the business class of the Academy, and is equally well place in the praxis world of frontline organizational leadership. But whatever the context, there will be ready awareness that this is no stuffy theorical book on change management. Yes, there is theory, but followed on by high application. the 5-P’s is insightfully written! Whether it is comparing the different schools of Change Management, or Josiah introducing a new way to look at the subject through the lens of his own experience, research, and ultimately his field testing it in his change management consultancy. It is detailed. It is engaging. And it speaks to every element of how to bring about organizational change—successfully.
Fredrick Russell
Principal and CEO, True North Leadership Group
