Hi all! I just want to know how can a project manager prepare for change before it happens? Saving Changes...
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Elizabeth HarrinDirector| RebelsGuideToPM.comLondon, England, United Kingdom
Good risk management, challenging assumptions, and keeping your ear to the ground for any organisational or 'political' changes. And a bit of luck! Saving Changes...
Gerald MetzgerDirector| PwCPalm Bch Gdns, Fl, United States
Educate and communicate both to your core team and to your stakeholders. Often times, people find it difficult to change because they don't know what is expected from them and how the change impacts their job. With solid communication and training you can help.
Also, ensure that the stakeholders are part of decision making process during the project so that you have them with you and not against you. People will always support and defend their own decisions. Saving Changes...
I find the question a bit vague? Who is being affected by the change?
Assuming the project is the instigator of change then "normal" organisational change management principle need to be applied and built into the project scope and schedule of activities. There are the 4 emotional stages of change you need to consider when you are planning your project, Denial, Anger, Reluctant Acceptance, Commitment.You need strategies and tasks to address each of the stages if you are to succeed in the implementation and benefits realisation of your project. Saving Changes...
Jeff ArmstrongAgile Programme & Portfolio Consultant| business-docs.co.ukLondon, United Kingdom
Good question,.. and also a bit vague, as Julie said. Reems of books have been written on this topic, and I bet this forum's participants have loads to say.
My general approach:
1) An agile framework (Scrum, Kanban) so that you can react quickly
2) A healthy RAID log, plus some good scenario planning
3) Stay positive Saving Changes...
First study the need/purpose for this change. Then analyze the impact of this change - budget, schedule, resource, etc. Then create plan document for implementing the change. Get the approval from your senior management and client for the change along with its impact information. Once you get the approval, start the execution as per the plan.
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