LO3 - WAYS TO PLAN AND MANAGE CHANGE

Question 1

what are 10 ways to plan and manage change

Answer 1

• consult with key stakeholders
• set clear aims and objectives for the change
• identify resource requirements
• evaluate stakeholder feedback
• assign a project group
• appoint project champions or change leaders
• proactive versus reactive approach
• communicate the plan, vision & urgency for change
• engage in dialogue with stakeholders
• effective leadership

Question 2

what are 10 possible barriers to change

Answer 2

• lack of employee engagement
• lack of agreement on the need for change
• economic implications
• stakeholder habits are often well established and difficult to change
• stakeholder inertia
• stakeholder fear
• exisiting power structures
• resistance from work groups
• failure of previous change initiatives
• poor leadership

Question 3

what is stakeholder inertia?

Answer 3

this is the unwillingness to do anything or try anything new, this is where stakeholders prefer to stick with what has already happened

Question 4

what are existing power structures?

Answer 4

this is where the existing leadership team are adopting a power culture, where decisions are only made at the top of the hierarchy because they feel that managers know the best