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Change Management Plan Template

 Identify the preferred media for communicating or consulting with them about the change [e.g.

sessions involving dialogue about the changes, newsletters, briefings from project team members,

frequently asked questions].

Assessment of Readiness to Change

Comment on the status of the change so far [e.g. is there a high level strategy in place that stakeholders are

already aware of and committed to that provides a framework for the change].

What elements might support the change [e.g. dissatisfaction with current processes; a workplace culture

that supports change and innovation].

Is there strong senior support for the change?

Key Change Messages

Identify about 6 key messages to convey about the change process, being upfront about gains and losses.

Consider:

 What will be gained/lost for the key stakeholder groups in the change process;

 The messages from the stakeholder perspective;

 What will be their main concerns; and

 Presenting changes in a positive light even whilst acknowledging loss.

Identify Change Elements

Structures/Processes/Responsiblities/Resources/Timeframes/Performance Measures

Consider the need for particular change support structures [e.g. a change team, super users/specialists who

are trained first and can support people in the workplace, involvement of users/key stakeholders at various

stages, change champions in the workplace].

Consider if there is a need for transitional arrangements to support and whether the introduction of the

change process needs to be staged.

What will be the impact on workloads and how will these be managed?

Develop Change Plan

Develop a change plan including performance measures [how will you know the change plan is effective?].

Ensure the plan is adequately resourced.

Include a communications plan

Actions

Who

When

Performance Measures

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