Imagine that you are a consultant employed with ABC Corporation.
Create a 10- to 12-slide presentation with speaker notes on your recommendations for change management standards at this organization for future changes. Utilize the concepts introduced to you during this course as a guide.
What standard practices should this organization include when implementing changes?
How can leadership better support changes in the future?
How should this organization navigate issues related to long-term effects of precipitous changes?
What change management research supports your recommendations?
Sample Answer
The following 12-slide presentation provides recommendations for implementing standardized change management practices at ABC Corporation. The recommendations are grounded in established change management models and research, focusing on structured execution, robust leadership support, and mitigating the risks of rapid change.
Slide 1: Title Slide
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Standardizing Change Management for Future Success
Recommendations for ABC Corporation
Consultant: [Your Name/Title]
Date: October 9, 2025
Standard Practice 1: Structured Execution
Implementing Changes with Rigor
Mandatory Use of a CM Methodology: All major changes must use a predefined, multi-phased approach (e.g., our Integrated CM Model).
Change Impact Assessment (CIA): A non-negotiable step to systematically identify who is affected, how their jobs change, and the magnitude of the impact.
Dedicated CM Resources: Assign a Change Manager and budget for CM activities in every project plan.
Integrated Project & Change Management: CM activities must run in parallel and be interdependent with the technical project plan.
| Speaker Notes: |
| Our first standard practice is about structure. We need to move beyond simply announcing a change. |
| The Change Impact Assessment is key. It moves us from a generic communication to a targeted one. For instance, a new HR system impacts Finance differently than it impacts Manufacturing. This tool ensures we tailor the support and training. |
| By demanding dedicated resources and full integration with Project Management, we signal that the 'people side' is a business-critical priority, not an afterthought. |
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Slide 5: Standard Practice 2: Proactive Communication
The Cornerstone of Trust
Transparent & Consistent Messaging: Communicate the "What, Why, When, How," and most importantly, "What's In It For Me" (WIIFM).
Multi-Channel Approach: Use email, town halls, manager briefings, and internal social platforms.
Two-Way Feedback Loops: Implement surveys, focus groups, and "ask-me-anything" sessions. Listen and Respond visibly to concerns.