The Concerns-Based Adoption Model

The Concerns-Based Adoption Model (CBAM) is a framework that helps understand how individuals and organizations adopt new ideas or innovations. It emphasizes that the adoption process is influenced by the concerns and feelings of the people involved. CBAM outlines different stages of concern, from awareness to full implementation, highlighting that individuals move through these stages at their own pace. By recognizing these concerns, educators and leaders can provide targeted support, fostering a smoother transition and more successful adoption of new practices or technologies. Ultimately, it focuses on understanding people’s needs during change.