Plan
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The Plan Phase is a critical step in the change process where you establish the groundwork for your experiment. Initially, you will base your approach on assumptions regarding the change, but this phase emphasises the importance of validating those assumptions by consulting with individuals who will be impacted. Setting a clear Due Date for implementation creates accountability and ensures everyone stays focused on achieving the objectives.
Utilising checklists can simplify the planning process, helping to ensure that all necessary tasks are accounted for. Developing a more comprehensive implementation plan for high-risk changes is crucial, and it may require input from various stakeholders to capture a broader perspective.
This phase involves logistical planning, as well as leading and energising the team. A thorough assessment of the change's impact and complexity is essential to creating a strategy that maximises the likelihood of success.
Activities
Change Impact Analysis: This activity examines how the change will affect different groups within the organisation. By quantifying the potential impacts on stakeholders, you can effectively inform necessary change management actions.
Change Complexity Analysis: This assessment provides an overview of the change's nature and scope. It considers both the scale of the initiative and the organisation's capacity to absorb the change, especially to past experiences.
Change Activities Assessment: To fully understand the implications of the change, it's important to evaluate its effects on people, processes, and technology. This assessment helps identify the complexity of the change and determine the tools and documentation needed for a smooth transition.
Change Activities Matrix: This matrix serves as a guide for prioritising key activities based on their individual impact and complexity ratings, facilitating a more strategic approach to change management.
Change Management Canvas: This tool engages stakeholders in discussions about the change, clarifying key messages and facilitating change management strategies. It captures important information to inform stakeholder management and communication efforts.
Change Management Plan: This strategic document prepares stakeholders for the changes—whether business, technical, or cultural—due to the initiative. It highlights the positive aspects of change and aligns stakeholders with the desired future state by identifying their interests and outlining communication strategies.
