Chapter 12: Implementing and managing change

Question 1

What is a project champion?

Answer 1

A project champion is and individual with the task of advocating & promoting the benefits of pursuing the project and to overcome funding constraints or problems with resource allocation

Question 2

What are the desirable characteristics of a project champion?

Answer 2

• Involvement in the organisations decision making
• Commitment
• Good people skills

Question 3

What is a good project management?

Answer 3

A good project management means that things get done on time, within budget, and meet or exceed the expectations of the business.

Question 4

What are project groups?

Answer 4

Project groups provide opportunities for job enlargement and synergy as workers are often allowed to take a variety of different tasks within the group.

Question 5

What are external consultants?

Answer 5

External consultants are often brought in when an organisation does not have the expertise itself or where its management needs to remain focused on existing business.

Question 6

Name the factors that influence change

Answer 6

• Clarity of objectives
• Appropriateness of training
• Effectiveness of planning
• Impact on employees
• Skills and commitment of employees
• Effectiveness of teams
• Nature of the organisational structure
• External factors