Change management processWhere to start?Loading Starting the change management process with a quick inventory of “knowing what I don’t know” is a very good place to commence - because at root it all comes down to how you answer: 8 Simple Questions (1) How's it going to be different when I've made the change? (2) Why am I doing this - how's it going to benefit me? (3) How will I know it's benefited me? (4) Who's it going to affect and how will they react? (5) What can I do to get them "on side"? (6) What are the risks and issues that I'll have to face? (7) What steps do I take to make the changes and get the benefit? (8) How am I going to manage all this so that it happens and I succeed? Site introductionBut first a few quick words about this site. Specialist change management knowledge to a wider audience As in any field of expertise, there are a relatively small number of experts with the knowledge and experience of change management and they tend to be employed by major corporates and the specialist consultancies that serve them. However, in the current economic climate, most if not all organisations are experiencing the impacts of change and thus could now benefit from the wisdom and knowledge of the change management process. Different sizes – different perspectives and needs The owner or director of an organisation comprising 5 - 50 people has a totally different perspective and set of requirements to the director of a mid-range corporate with 500 employees; or to the programme director who is running a large complex programme - with a significant change management dimension - within a corporate of 5000 employees. Target primary audience for this site This site is primarily and specifically created for and targeted at:
Generic principles and tools However, the principles, tools and resources in this site are generic and apply to any organisation that is starting the process regardless of its size, location or business sector. (This includes charities, churches and all other "not for profit" organisations.) Scope beyond traditional methodologies We also focus on the areas outside of the scope of traditional programme and change management methodologies to help you address key areas which cause failures, and to provide you with the insights to avoid them. Positioning There is a wealth of online information available on the subject of the change management process and implementation. Rather than repeating and regurgitating much of this excellent material, my intention with this site - for my target primary audience - is to address as simply and clearly as possible these basic questions about starting the change management process:
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4 key initial factors
Machiavelli “The Prince”
Here are 4 key initial factors that will determine your best approach to starting the change management process:
To take a closer look at these 4 key factors in starting the process, and to self assess your knowledge, see here: Leading change - 4 key initial factors
Further resourcesFor resource requirements follow the links shown below, or here for a full site listing of starting the process - and all other resources. Failure reasons in change management Recession risk and resistance - and how to avoid them
Business culture and it's effects on change in your organisation
Putting all this into practise
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