For many companies,
change is a constant thing. A company that can smoothly navigate organization
change is one that is more nimble and better able to meet market demands for
products. In this assignment, you will develop a change management plan that is
similar to what a business today might use to implement change.
Assume you are the
supervisor of a product development team that designs cell phone applications
for your company’s newest cell phone. Unfortunately, this model has not been
performing well in the market and your company has decided to discontinue
production.
Your team is being asked
to discontinue their current operations and move to the design and development
of applications for a new smart phone. This will require new skills and
experience that some of your team members do not possess. In addition,
management has asked for a shortened timeline meaning your team will have to
put in considerable overtime hours.
You are to develop a
change management plan for leading your team through these changes, including
reorganization. You will review your plan with your boss.
Research change
management plans using your textbook, the Argosy University online library
resources, and the Internet. Select at least two authoritative
resources, one of which may be your text, to use in this assignment. Be sure to
use real-world situations when presenting examples in your response.
Download and review the
Change Management Plan template from the Doc Sharing area.
Analyze the case information and fill in the template.
Write a detailed change
management plan covering the following:
·
Identify two reorganizational
changes and their impact on the team.
·
Offer suggestions and
strategies for managing the change including:
o
Two ways to communicate
the reorganization plans with the team
o
Two ways to gain buy-in
from the team
o
Two ways to deal with
resistance from the team
o
Two ways you will lead
and motivate your team through the change
·
Identify two specific
ways you will inform your supervisor of plans and progress.
·
Identify five action
items required in order to implement the change.
·
Identify seven potential
risks along with a plan of the action to take if a risk occurs. Explain your
solutions.
Give reasons and
examples from your selected resources in support of your assertions.
Write a 5–6-page paper
in Word format. Be sure to include your filled-in Change Management Plan
template.
