Change Impact Assessment - Northwest Territories



Project Title:<Your Project’s Name>Prepared By:<Your Name>Date Prepared:<YYYY-MM-DD>Nature of Change: <Describe the nature of the social change brought about by the project, including a brief description of the “before and after” state of things>Stakeholder Change Impact: Stakeholder GroupChange DescriptionSize of GroupSeverity of Change<Front-Line Employees><Describe how the change brought about by the project affects this stakeholder group in particular.><40-50><High><Middle Managers><5-10><Medium><Senior Managers><3-5><Low><Other Stakeholders>Change Impact Measurement:Change Impact FactorSignificance of 1Significance of 5Score (1-5)Timeframe for changeVery short (<month) or very long (> year)3 month to 12 month initiativeAmount of change overallIncremental changeRadical, instant changeDegree of technology and system changeNo change100% changeScope of changeWorkgroupDepartment(s)Number of impacted employeesLess than 10Over 3000Variation in groups that are impactedAll groups impacted the sameGroups experiencing the change differentlyType of changeSingle aspect,simple changeMany aspects,complex changeDegree of process changeNo change100% changeDegree of job role changesNo change100% changeDegree of organization restructuringNo change100% changeImpact on employee compensationNo impact on pay or benefitsLarge impact on pay or benefits1432560-15240Help Using This ToolThis tool can be used by a Project Manager to assess the social change impactof a technical project (information system, reorganization, process change, etc…). The tool can be used during the Project Planning phase, once the scope and stakeholders are somewhat clear. The assessment can help you estimate how much resistance to expect and where to expect it from. It can also help you plan accordingly, either by indicating the need for further analysis/planning or for dedicated change management resources.Delete this box after reading.00Help Using This ToolThis tool can be used by a Project Manager to assess the social change impactof a technical project (information system, reorganization, process change, etc…). The tool can be used during the Project Planning phase, once the scope and stakeholders are somewhat clear. The assessment can help you estimate how much resistance to expect and where to expect it from. It can also help you plan accordingly, either by indicating the need for further analysis/planning or for dedicated change management resources.Delete this box after reading.Reduction in total staffing levelsNo change expectedSignificant change expectedPerceived need for change among employees and managersCompelling business need for change is visible – employees are dissatisfied with the current stateEmployees do not view change as necessary – employees are satisfied with the current stateImpact of past changes on employeesEmployees perceive pastchanges as positiveEmployees perceive pastchanges as negativeShared vision and direction for the organizationWidely shared and unified visionMany different directionsand shifting prioritiesResources and funding availabilityAdequate resources and funds are availableResources and fundsare limitedOrganization’s culture and responsiveness to change Open and receptive to new ideas and changeClosed and resistant to new ideas and changeOrganizational reinforcementEmployees are rewarded forrisk taking and embracing changeEmployees are rewarded forconsistency and predictabilityMiddle Management change competencyManagers are highlycompetent at managing changeManagers lack knowledge and skills for managing changeEmployee change competencyEmployees are highly competent at managing changeEmployees lack the knowledge and skills for managing changeTotal =SUM(D2:D21) 0Change Impact Scoring:Score RangeChange ImpactRecommended Action20-40Low to medium change impactContinue with project, paying close attention to changes in scope that may affect change impact as well as observing stakeholder attitudes to change40-60Medium to high change impactYour project has significant change impact. Managing that change will have a strong effect on project outcomes. It is recommended that change management be assigned to a project team member, such as the Project Manager. It is also recommended that you conduct further change management analysis and create a Change Management Plan, distinct from a Training or Communications Plan. The Change Management resources in the PMO can help you work through further analysis on an as-needed basis. Contact the PMO to arrange a consultation.60-100High change impactThe social change brought about by the project is very high and is likely the most probable cause of project failure. Consider adding a full-time change management resource to the project, either out of the project budget or on assignment from the PMO. Contact the PMO to discuss the availability of change management resources. ................
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