Change Management

The structured approach to transitioning individuals, teams, and organizations from a current state to a desired future state in digital transformation programs.

Why it matters

Every session at Share PLM Summit 2026 highlighted that technology migration is relatively predictable — human migration is not. Change management is the primary differentiator between successful and failed PLM transformations.

Cite this definition

Finocchiaro, Michael. “Change Management.” DemystifyingPLM PLM Glossary, 2026, https://www.demystifyingplm.com/glossary/change-management