Help Me, Help You: Preparing for Large-Scale Technology Transitions: Part 1
This is a three-part series on identifying and addressing key issues that all organizations should consider when planning a large-scale technology transition.
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This is a three-part series on identifying and addressing key issues that all organizations should consider when planning a large-scale technology transition.
Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.
~ William Arthur Ward
Change management is a crucial aspect for any organization looking to maintain good culture, implement smooth change, and keep company employees bought into their strategic goals. A key ingredient in the change process is choosing the right change management approach to reach desired outcomes.
In most organizations, the CIO bears responsibility for leading the company through digital transformation and innovation. The most effective CIOs prioritize the people side of change. They recognize that successful transformation requires more than new technology that will drive their organizations forward; it requires people in the organization to adopt it.
Hey project managers, this one’s for you!
Your project is two weeks from go-live. Everything is in the green – on time, on budget, and on scope, yet there are more and more rumblings that the organization isn’t ready. People don’t understand why and what is happening. Only five percent attended the training. The sponsors are getting pushback from other executives. There is talk of putting the go-live on hold. What now?
The shortest distance between two points is a straight line, except when we are talking about change management.
We know that artificial intelligence (AI) will change how you do your job and how your organization does business. And it just might change the world.
Implementing a large-scale change within a city government is a complex task that requires careful planning, collaboration, and adaptability. The challenge of change in city governments includes navigating complex bureaucratic structures, diverse stakeholder interests, and the natural resistance to change.
Ask yourself these questions…
Have you thought about your organization’s change management strategy? Do you know how to move your organization from needing more information to realizing benefits?