A simple Google search throws various search results on 'change management'. We have implemented lot of change requests so that the workflow is simplified and caters to users in a more effective way. Here, I sum up the reasons as to why not just change management but effective change management is necessary for success of implemented projects.
1. Simplifying the workflow: The designing of workflow goes through a rigorous process. Even then when the workflow is implemented, there are still some aspects which can be simplified. The reason for the same is because different users are using the workflow. When different users use the workflow, different ideas come to simplify the workflow.
2. Catering to growing business: During the planning and analysis phase, the process flows are documented according to current business objects and accordingly designing of workflow is initiated. In most cases, the business objects and the aim of designing a workflow is to reduce waste by streamlining process, increase revenues, and monitor and track the business. However, the business grows and accordingly working practices and processes change but business objects remain same. It is only natural to bring changes to the workflow to accommodate such changes.
3. Keeping the employees engaged: Generally, there is a resistance in employee for any change. However, when they have accepted the change and are using the workflow, it is necessary to keep them engaged so that they don't go back to old methods. If with growing business and changing practices, the workflow is not changed, employees will loose interest as they have to do lot of workarounds just to complete the work through the workflow.
I think these points will add to the many reasons for effective change management.
P.S: The following are some of links for change management. Happy reading.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Change_management
http://searchcio.techtarget.com/definition/change-management
http://www.change-management.com/tutorial-change-process-detailed.htm
http://www.change-management.com/tutorial-people-side-mod1.htm
http://www.change-management.com/tutorial-2007prep-why-cm.htm
http://www.change-management.com/tutorial-adkar-overview.htm
http://smallbiztrends.com/2012/10/steps-to-effective-change-management.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ray-gagnon/effective-change-manageme_b_2993527.html?ir=India
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/develop/managers/managing-change-effectively-306.php
1. Simplifying the workflow: The designing of workflow goes through a rigorous process. Even then when the workflow is implemented, there are still some aspects which can be simplified. The reason for the same is because different users are using the workflow. When different users use the workflow, different ideas come to simplify the workflow.
2. Catering to growing business: During the planning and analysis phase, the process flows are documented according to current business objects and accordingly designing of workflow is initiated. In most cases, the business objects and the aim of designing a workflow is to reduce waste by streamlining process, increase revenues, and monitor and track the business. However, the business grows and accordingly working practices and processes change but business objects remain same. It is only natural to bring changes to the workflow to accommodate such changes.
3. Keeping the employees engaged: Generally, there is a resistance in employee for any change. However, when they have accepted the change and are using the workflow, it is necessary to keep them engaged so that they don't go back to old methods. If with growing business and changing practices, the workflow is not changed, employees will loose interest as they have to do lot of workarounds just to complete the work through the workflow.
I think these points will add to the many reasons for effective change management.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Change_management
http://searchcio.techtarget.com/definition/change-management
http://www.change-management.com/tutorial-change-process-detailed.htm
http://www.change-management.com/tutorial-people-side-mod1.htm
http://www.change-management.com/tutorial-2007prep-why-cm.htm
http://www.change-management.com/tutorial-adkar-overview.htm
http://smallbiztrends.com/2012/10/steps-to-effective-change-management.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ray-gagnon/effective-change-manageme_b_2993527.html?ir=India
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/develop/managers/managing-change-effectively-306.php
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