Why ?
Stakeholders will have different perspectives of the change and inevitably will raise problems and concerns that will have to be explored, assessed and taken into account to ensure ownership of any change program.
Change Mangers and Leaders need to maintain the momentum of Change and re-energize engagement throughout the initiative, hence the need of being aware of strategies and tactics of influencing, but also for aligning their day-to-day behavior.
- Your managers are already familiar with the organization’s culture and processes and can contribute with useful insights
- They can be quick to move into informal new assignments to support initiative
- Staff is more likely to trust their colleagues and managers
- An excellent career development opportunity
Key challenge? Project needs vs Business needs
Managers will have to decide what can be absorbed (or not) and what the consequences might be for the project deliverables , or business. Properly equipping them with the necessary information, will give them the necessary tools , as well as the flexibility to adapt to uncertain situations, while still remain within the project framework. The challenge is not to avoid the bumps and pain that comes with the change (because they can’t), but to enable them to respond when things do not go as expected.
One of the best ways to build support for change is by ensuring that Managers are able to participate
During the training some key areas will be covered:
- Change Management skills development, for managers and middle managers, so they can effectively manage implementation and embed the in their teams
- Build support for the change: key activities to be addressed to increase buy-in
- Analyze stakeholders: who they are, why are important, how to engage them and how often
- Resistance: what are the expected types of resistance and reasons and how to deal with them
- Communication: how to target communication at different audiences and what channels to use and when
- how to include change management activities within overall Project plan
An increased awareness of Change Management within the Leadership team will ensure proper alignment as well as encourage an interactive development of the program , with many opportunities for groups of stakeholders and individuals to contribute,