Anticipating Effects

Having developed an initial change plan, think through its consequences. Check that benefits outweigh disadvantages, assess all the necessary groundwork and requirements for implementing the plan, and prepare contingency plans as backup.

DK Look for big improvements from change projects.
DK Include the prospect of individual and team rewards and recognition in a change plan.

Assessing requirements

The greater the change, the less likely it is to fit within existing parameters. For instance, an accounting system or software ...

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