Change Management

Change management is needed not only when new software is introduced, but also when new business processes are implemented.   Increase urgency   People need inspiration to change. The objectives of the project should be shared with the employees. This shouldn’t just be a stock standard statement, but should come from department leaders that can … Continued

ACS Enterprise Architect Presentation

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Common Barriers to Effective Change Management

1.       Communication failure   Communication failure occurs when employees are not aware that change is occurring or about to occur. It may be that management has decided to undertake a project, but not told the people that use the software that it will change. As a result, when they are asked to change they have … Continued

Change Management

Change management is needed not only when new software is introduced, but also when new business processes are implemented.   Increase urgency   People need inspiration to change. The objectives of the project should be shared with the employees. This shouldn’t just be a stock standard statement, but should come from department leaders that can … Continued

Navigating Competing Interests

After expectations have been identified, they need to be recorded and competing interests identified.   1.       Facilitate conflict resolution   You may become a mediator in the conflict resolution process. This involves talking to both sides to find out what they want and why – this is important because they may want something that could … Continued

Expectation Management Techniques

Expectation management aims to alter another individuals expectations about the project. Some tools to alter expectations include:   1.       Education This covers system capabilities and limitations, staff (e.g. developer) capabilities, and project rollout information (stages, speed, etc.).   2.       Framing Everything is about perspective. The way information is phrased changes the reaction to it. An … Continued

Expectation Identification

Expectations are the result we hope to achieve from something. They develop through: Sales Education Past experiences Personal needs   The best way to identify expectations is simply to ask a lot of questions and actively listen. Actively listening means taking in what they say, and rewording it to clarify you have heard correctly. A … Continued

Stakeholder Management

Stakeholder management involves establishing and maintaining support from stakeholders throughout a project or change within an organisation. Why is this important? Stakeholder management helps to keep clients feel informed and happy, can ensure project requirements are aligned, and minimise scope creep. Stakeholder management essentially involves maintaining relationships through communicating with stakeholders, and navigating issues if … Continued

Identification of Project Stakeholders

Stakeholder identification involves identifying who the stakeholders are, the level of influence they have, and developing a communication plan. Stakeholders are those who may be affected by or have an effect on a project. This includes those that will use the solution, those responsible for the solution (e.g. management, IT department leader), or company decision … Continued

What is Enterprise Architecture?

Enterprise architecture (EA) applies architecture principles and practices to guide organisations through the business, information, process and technology changes necessary to execute their strategies. EA is often used to assist organisations with understanding their own structure and how they work. It provides a roadmap of current processes and the plan for change, leading to the … Continued