Who is a Change Agent and What is their Role?

Change agents oversee implementation of changes in an organization. They are the ones who make sure that the new strategy is being followed by everyone as they have the power to bring about change in an organization. A successful change agent should have the following skills: knowledge, leadership skills, understanding of factors that are involved in bringing about change, and knowledge of different forms of change management. Change agents are sometimes referred to as  ‘ change advocates’ ; these two terms are synonymous. There is another ter…