Practical Change Management for IT Projects: Transform your IT project and make change stick with this step-by-step guide with this book and ebook

Emily Carr

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Practical Change Management for IT Projects

Chapter 2. Establishing the Framework for Change

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

Apply two different frameworks to your Change Management program
Make a plan to work with other teams and departments in your organization
Develop a high-level organizational design strategy

We could spend days talking about Change Management and still not have time to cover every topic in detail. In this chapter, we'll look at three strategic areas of Change Management. For each area, we will cover the main concepts that you should keep in mind throughout your project to ensure that they form an integral part of your Change Management program.

As you read through the rest of the chapters in this book, keep these ideas in mind and apply them to each of the exercises.

Exercise – updating job descriptions

Think about the change you are implementing. Are there any jobs in your organization that will change significantly as a result? List these jobs in the following chart. Explain what activities they are doing today, versus the activities they will be responsible for in the future.

Keep in mind that this should be an ongoing exercise. As you get further in the project, you may discover new jobs that are impacted by the change. Continue to add them to the chart and discuss them with your HR partner:

Job title	Current activities	Future activities

Sample solution

Job title	Current activities	Future activities
Purchaser	Purchasers are currently responsible for receiving purchasing requests from everyone in the organization, then buying the requested goods. They then log the information about the purchase into UBuy.	Their job will become more strategic. Purchasers will no longer buy items for other people in We Shop. Instead, they will negotiate payment schedules and bulk purchasing discounts. They will compare vendor prices and select the best vendors to include in We Shop.
IT Analyst	IT Analysts were responsible for maintaining UBuy and making customizations to the software based on requests from other departments.	IT Analysts will still be responsible for maintaining We Shop, but they will no longer make on-demand customizations. They will now focus more time on end user support.
All positions	Currently, when people want to buy something, they submit a request to the Purchasing department and wait for their items to arrive...

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Quickly begin to use Change Management tools to improve the success of your project Complete over 20 templates that address the most important Change Management activities and combine to form a comprehensive plan for sponsorship, stakeholder management, communications, and training Build strong relationships with the people and departments that can support you and your project Influence the leaders and end users whose involvement in your project is critical to its success Determine how your project will impact the people, processes, and systems in your company Create a communication plan that enables you to send the right message to the right people at the right time Proactively identify and mitigate “people”-risks to your project Build a training plan that enables your organization to adopt the change quickly and smoothly

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Kristine Schoonmaker Aug 04, 2014

Practical Change Management takes complex theories and makes them extremely accessible for individuals at any experience level, whether you are just starting your career, a mid-level manager or an experienced C-suite executive.What I loved most about this book is that it’s BOTH a great introduction to change management for anyone new and a “quick reference” guide for experienced practitioners.This book is a high-value, no fluff, easy read that actually shows you how to implement change management theories and tools. It provides just enough context to understand the need for each aspect of change management, then directly shows you how to apply the theories using simple tools, without overwhelming the reader with details. It also does a great job of laying out the common issues that arise with each stage and provides advice for how to deal with each.In short, this book is a fantastic resource to help individuals involved in all aspects of a change see the value of this work, have a common language to use, and understand practical activities they can use immediately to deal with the more complicated, soft-side of change.

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Diana S. Jul 23, 2014

Excellent read for managers who are not experienced in Organization Change Management. I really like how this is presented with "real world" scenarios and how sample answers were provided for the exercises. I have to disagree with one reviewer that stated this approach is only valid for Top 500 companies. I have seen this same method and approach successfully deployed within organizations of all sizes. I also like how the author's personality comes through making it a fun read.

Brian Fox Jun 20, 2014

If you’re on a project and responsible for change management, this is the only book you need. It’s an excellent bundle of everything to consider in a change program. The preface reminded me of an old quote from Michael Hammer, “Ignore change management at your peril!” This book gives a set of tangible project tasks and templates that anyone can pick up and get started with which distinguishes it from other books that focus more on theories and rationale behind change management practices.The sensible change management model of 5-Pillars puts a framework in place for a manager to use to anchor a project plan and to represent the change management work area within a larger program scope. If you’re a change manager the model is ready-made for you.Depending on the scale and scope of whatever project is being considered, this guide is adaptable. The chapters give a comprehensive view across all change management activities. The templates are complete as they cover the breadth of required activities and you can go into as much depth with each as your situation requires.The case study illustrations and author anecdotes from her experience make it a pleasant read and ground the concepts in easily understood and memorable stories. As I read the book I often felt like I was in a coaching session and listening to an expert guide me along.It’s a single reference that can stand as any project’s resource for a solid change management approach.

Césio Malta Jun 23, 2014

I was very excited to read the book, Practical Change Management for IT Projects, the book is well developed and written and with the focus on providing practical tips on implementation of Change Management. Explains the five pillars of change in chapters such as Sponsorship, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Training, and a section on desigg Organization. Comes with models and practical exercises that make the creation of a management plan. Is a guide for comprehensive and well comprehensive beginners.Good indication of a good read

msmoll91 Sep 12, 2014

An excellent and easy-to-implement guide for what can be a "fuzzy" topic to some. This book helps to clarify the gray area where people know they need to do something, but aren't quite sure where to start. Practical Change Management offers easy steps and tools to identify, plan, and execute change management within an organization.The style of the book should be a particular draw to the IT audience, where knowledge of change management is varied. Its short and simple format serves as an excellent introduction to those unfamiliar with change management, yet can serve as a quick guide or "centering" tool for the advanced set.

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Are job descriptions going to change?

Exercise – updating job descriptions

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Do you have the right number of people with the skills of the future?

How will your run team be structured?

What will your support organization look like?

Exercise – designing your ideal organization

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