1.6. Change Management Theory

AOE 1. Performance Improvement; Sub section 1.6. Change Management Theory Learning objective: Describe why change management is important to plan for and manage as it relates to performance improvement initiatives Connect with the podcast post on Twitter: @laurapasquini Or LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurapasquini/ Are you studying for the CPLP? Want more learning & performance ideas? Subscribe to the pod for the next study session: https://learnperform.transistor.fm/subscribe Change Management Considerations: Introducing change is not easy and makes many uncomfortable Change often disrupts employees environment, expectations, productivity, etc. For real change to happen, employees must feel the need to change and see it as a benefit Expect emotional phases for change: fear, anger, resistance, anxiety, sadness, etc. Proactively plan for and be prepared to manage the change Identify champions for the change at all levels to be successful in managing the changes in the organization Expect resistance as change and having to learn a new way of work does not come easy for many; be prepared for barriers to the change Three other roles that should be used as you plan/manage change initiatives: Change sponsors: individuals/groups with political power/assets and resources to support the intended change Change agents: individuals/groups responsible for implementing or facilitating the specifics of the change Change targets: individuals/groups who must operate differently, i.e. change READ: Change Management by MindTools to learn about the objectives and activities for managing change in your organization: Sponsorship to Champion Change Buy-in for Need/Reasons for the Change Planning for Involvement Impact for How and When It Occurs Communication and Knowledge Sharing Assessing Stakeholder Readiness Responsibilities for Change Tasks Identifying Success Measures/Indicators *Stay tuned and subscribe to the Learn/Perform Mixtape podcast for when I talk more about AOE 10 - Change Management … coming soon!