change and the orginisation part 2 Flashcards
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This session will cover a number of distinct areas including:
- Key Roles in Organizational Change
- Drivers of Change
- Developing Vision and
- Benefits Management.
The objectives are that by the end of the session you will be able to:
- Identify the key roles in change and their purpose
- Describe the Drivers for Change
- Describe the process for developing Vision and finally
- List the five steps in the Benefits Management procedure.
Change is a
journey with a number of steps and at each step are people who leave their mark on the success of the original idea.
We will briefly look at this journey and the roles involved at each stage.
There is no universally agreed set of change roles and each writer and organization will often develop their own roles.
We will use a generic role title that describes its purpose.
Change begins with
an idea
Someone must have that idea, the first role is therefore of the idea-generator.
Without these organizations stagnate.
The idea is spread, usually by the idea-generator, O’Neill called this role an advocate, but in order to progress what we need is a proposal for the change and a Sponsor.
The sponsor is the role to obtain
resource and support for the change, sometimes also called the executive leadership or leader.
Managers have to reconcile the change with the business as usual, these are the line managers who have to ensure
the change is implemented into their sections in a manner that does not stop the business as usual.
The change is accepted by those directly affected, sometimes called the change targets or implementers.
The change journey has finished, but of course one change ending often prompts a new idea and so the journey starts again.
What is the purpose of a Change Manager?
To assist in managing the project or programme by monitoring the change environment, checking for buy-in or support, and scheduling changes for better acceptance.
Are Change Managers and Change Agents the same?
No, they have different roles and purposes within an organization.
Where is the role of Change Manager typically included in an organization?
Within the project or programme management team
In the Managing Successful Programmes methodology, how is the role of Business Change Manager viewed?
It has equal status with the Programme Manager.
What is the purpose of a Change Agent?
To provide an objective and supportive communication channel, facilitating the development and implementation of change.
What alternative term did Senge use for Change Agents?
Internal Networkers
How should the role of Change Agent function across an organization?
It should provide support for Line Management and Change Targets on implementing change and the necessary behaviors for successful change.
What characterizes effective change organizations in terms of Change Agents?
An informal network of people who understand change, its implications, and processes, and who help others understand and implement change.
What is a commonly held belief about change?
Without a good sponsor, all changes struggle.
What research supports the belief that a good sponsor is crucial for change?
Research by Prosci in 2012 involving 650 participants across 62 countries.
According to the Prosci research, what was identified as the greatest contributor to overall change success?
Active and visible executive sponsorship.
What did the Prosci research identify as the greatest obstacle to successful change?
Ineffective change management sponsorship from senior leaders
What is the impact of good sponsors on change?
A: Good sponsors enable more successful change.
Q: What is the impact of poor sponsors on change?
A: Poor sponsors actively impede change from happening.
Q: What should organizations consider about their senior management to improve change sponsorship?
A: They should consider their senior management’s skills and attributes.
Q: How can organizations improve sponsorship capability according to Prosci and other research?
A: By using a checklist of ten key activities for good sponsors.
Q: What is the first key activity for good sponsors according to Paul?
Maintain and articulate a clear and attractive vision for the change, showing how it links to the organization’s vision.
According to Pete, what is a critical activity for a sponsor during the change lifecycle?
Champion the change, building and maintaining a sense of urgency and priority throughout its lifecycle.
What does Steph say a good sponsor needs to do to gain commitment?
Gain the commitment and involvement of senior and line management, using influence and interactions to advocate the change consistently.