Managing Change - Step By Step Change Implementation For Change Leaders

By Robert Bacal

There are two kinds of change. First there is change that results from external forces requiring change, and where those required to change have little control over the planning, nature and execution of the changes. Second, there is "planned change" where those directly involved have the opportunity to plan, strategize, implement and control the changes. Of course, often these overlap.

The simple model of change below applies to the second instance, where those involved can have at least some control over the changes, and so can manage change.

Step 1: Determiniing the Need For Change
Step 2: Preparing a Tentative PLan
Step 3: Analyzing Probable Reactions
Step 4: Making Final Decisions
Step 5: Establishing Timetable
Step 6: Implementing The Change

You can see from the diagram below (sorry for the poor quality) that in the middle of the diagram is a box labelled "communication and input", with lines leading to each step. This is to indicate that INVOLVEMENT and PARTICIPATION of all affected parties is critical to change management during all of the change planning and implementation steps.

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Other Managing Change Articles By Robert Bacal

Understanding The Cycle of Change, And How People React To It
The Importance of Leadership In Managing Change
Leading Those That Remain After Downsizing Or Job Loss
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Leadership, Communication & Change
Understanding The Seven Dynamics of Change