They will need to provide training and guidance for managers, including how to use individual change management tools with their employees. Once managers and supervisors are on board, the change management team must prepare a strategy to equip managers to successfully coach their employees through the change. Individual change management activities should be used to help these managers through the change process. It is vital for the change management team and executive sponsors to gain the support of managers and supervisors. Unfortunately, managers can be the most difficult group to convince of the need for change and can be a source of resistance. Ultimately, the manager has more influence over an employee’s motivation to change than any other person. Managers and supervisors play a key role in managing change.