Chapter 6Change Management and Stakeholder Engagement
6.1 Significance of Change Management and Stakeholder Engagement
No change occurs in a vacuum. The very connotation of change implies modification to an existing system—be it individuals, teams, or organizations. The swiftness and the extent of change can vary with the circumstances. Since change affects human beings the most, we also consider how to address the impact of change on our stakeholders.
As noted earlier, the impact of change can be analyzed from three perspectives—at an individual, team, or organizational level. There is considerable literature available on how change impacts individuals and teams—for example, Making Sense of Change Management, by Cameron and Green1
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