Some Common Jargon/Buzzwords (frequently used in change management; with brief explanations):

Burning Platform

A sense of urgent need for change, often driven by a crisis or major threat

Stakeholder Buy-in

Gaining support and agreement from those impacted by the change

Quick Wins

Small, early successes that build momentum and confidence in the change

Change Agent

A person who actively supports and drives change within an organisation

Resistance to Change

Employee or stakeholder pushback against the change

Future State

The desired end point after the change is implemented

As-is/To-Be

Current vs. desired future state in a change or process improvement initiative

Transformation

A significant or radical change, often organisation-wide

Sense of Urgency

Creating awareness that change is critical and time-sensitive

Low-Hanging Fruit

Easily achievable tasks that show progress early

Alignment

Ensuring people, processes and goals are moving in the same direction

Change Readiness

How prepared an organisation is to undergo and accept change

Communication Cascade

Structured communication passed down from leadership to all levels

Engagement Strategy

A plan for involving people in the change process effectively

Agile Mindset

Being flexible, responsive and iterative in approach

Change Fatigue

Exhaustion from frequent or poorly managed change

Strategic Imperative

A high-priority reason or goal for making the change

Continuous Improvement

Ongoing efforts to enhance processes, products, or services

Disruptive Change

A change that significantly alters how things are done, often via innovation

Business Case for Change

The rationale and benefits that justify the change initiative