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Contact UsThis program is intended to elevate project management leadership by mastering the art of support, resource alignment, and cultivating a change-ready culture. Participants will explore foundational change management concepts and how project managers can assist and strategically align with change leaders on project plans, resource allocation, targeted communication, and fostering adaptability within project teams. This synergistic approach enhances project success and ensures effective implementation and sustainability of organizational change initiatives.
We kick-off our seminar with an introduction to foundational change management principles, emphasizing the strategic interplay between project and change management. Participants gain insights into change as a structured process, including critical change activities. The discussion highlights the pivotal role of change management in supporting project objectives and timelines, ensuring successful adoption and organizational readiness amidst transformation initiatives.
We dive into the distinct roles, responsibilities, and team structures within change management, emphasizing the collaborative dynamic between the PM and CM disciplines. Participants gain an understanding of specialized roles, such as communications, training, and data analysis, and their strategic contributions to project success. The discussion explores the importance of effective collaboration between project and change leaders, defining interactions and expectations for project sponsorship and leadership.
This session guides participants through common points of convergence, treating change teams as a distinct project workstream, and ensuring insights into other workstreams for comprehensive impact assessment. The discussion emphasizes the critical aspects of timeline management and maintenance. We underscore the importance of proactive risk management by project managers and the role of change leaders in fostering a supportive culture, providing education, and maintaining open communication to address resistance collaboratively. The session emphasizes the potential conflicts arising from timeline misalignments and stakeholder concerns, urging proactive strategies for resolution.
This session highlights the critical role of effective communication in both project and change management. Participants learn about the ownership of communication plans and strategies, with a focus on aligning project and change teams for broad organizational impact. We’ll discuss the importance of subject-matter experts and project counterparts in driving critical change efforts. Ultimately, the discussion emphasizes the need for a coordinated effort to manage expectations, address concerns, and ensure alignment with the project vision for successful stakeholder engagement.