• Review the Resources and identify one change that you believe is called for in your organization/workplace.
o This may be a change necessary to effectively address one or more of the issues you addressed in the Workplace Environment Assessment you submitted in Module 4. It may also be a change in response to something not addressed in your previous efforts. It may be beneficial to discuss your ideas with your organizational leadership and/or colleagues to help identify and vet these ideas.
• Reflect on how you might implement this change and how you might communicate this change to organizational leadership.
Change Implementation and Management Plan
Create a 5- or 6-slide narrated PowerPoint that presents a comprehensive plan to implement changes you propose.
Your narrated presentation should be 5–6 minutes in length.
Your Change Implementation and Management Plan should include the following:
• An executive summary of the issues that are currently affecting your organization/workplace (This can include the work you completed in your Workplace Environment Assessment previously submitted, if relevant.)
• A description of the change being proposed
• Justifications for the change, including why addressing it will have a positive impact on your organization/workplace
• Details about the type and scope of the proposed change
• Identification of the stakeholders impacted by the change
• Identification of a change management team (by title/role)
• A plan for communicating the change you propose
• A description of risk mitigation plans you would recommend to address the risks anticipated by the change you propose
Full Answer Section
- Low morale. Employees who feel like they are not being heard or valued are less likely to be engaged in their work. This can lead to decreased productivity and increased turnover.
- Poor decision-making. When employees are not involved in the decision-making process, they are less likely to feel ownership of the decisions that are made. This can lead to poor decision-making, as well as a lack of buy-in from employees.
I believe that increasing communication between employees and leadership would help to address these issues. By creating more opportunities for employees to share their ideas and feedback, leadership would be better able to understand the needs of employees and make decisions that are in the best interests of the organization as a whole.
In order to implement this change, I would first need to have a conversation with my manager about my concerns. I would explain that I believe that increased communication would be beneficial for the organization and that I would like to help to facilitate this change. Once I have my manager's support, I would then need to develop a plan for how to increase communication. This plan might include things like:
- Creating regular opportunities for employees to share their ideas and feedback, such as town hall meetings or employee surveys.
- Establishing a system for employees to easily contact leadership with questions or concerns.
- Making sure that leadership is regularly communicating with employees about important decisions that are being made.
Once I have developed a plan, I would need to communicate it to leadership and get their buy-in. Once I have their support, I would then need to implement the plan and track its progress. I would also need to be prepared to answer any questions or concerns that employees might have about the change.
I believe that this change would be beneficial for the organization as a whole. It would help to improve transparency, morale, and decision-making. I am confident that I can implement this change successfully, and I am excited to see the positive impact it will have on the organization.
In addition to the above, here are some other things to consider when implementing this change:
- Be clear about the goals of the change. What do you hope to achieve by increasing communication between employees and leadership? Once you know the goals, you can develop a plan that is tailored to achieving them.
- Encourage open and honest communication. It is important to create an environment where employees feel comfortable sharing their ideas and feedback, even if they are critical of leadership.
- Be patient. Change takes time. Don't expect to see results overnight. Be patient and persistent, and eventually you will see the benefits of increased communication.
I believe that this change is worth the effort. It has the potential to improve the workplace environment for everyone involved. I am committed to making it happen.