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How to estimate the complexity of organizational change and the effort required to implement it. (METHODS + EXAMPLES)

Wendy Hirsch

The interplay between two factors provides insight into change complexity — Change Impact (Scale, Scope, Pace) and Readiness (Willingness and Capability). Evaluating complexity of a change is an inexact science, but a variety of tools and methods are available to aid in the process.

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How to Create a Reorganization Plan in 4 Simple Steps

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Reorganization vs. Other Types of Organizational Change. While one type of organizational change may be the main focus of an initiative, it is important to understand that one type of change may result in other changes. In some cases, these additional changes will be part of the overall change plan.

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What is the Deming Cycle (PDCA) in change management?

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In the context of the PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) cycle, this typically means implementing small, incremental changes. Conducting this test on a smaller scale, ideally in a controlled environment, allows for an adequate evaluation of the results without impacting the broader operational workflow.

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Change Initiation: A fresh look at the Middle Manager role

Wendy Hirsch

These researchers wanted to understand how the responsibilities carried out by various levels of leaders influenced employee support for organizational change. They investigated four variations, two involving change initiation undertaken by top executives, and two involving change initiation undertaken by middle management.

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How to lead different types of change [Case Studies]

Wendy Hirsch

SUMMARY Choosing the right strategies to help your organization navigate change requires you to first recognize the kind of change journey you are on. Some organizational changes are like hiking through a dense forest. Harvard Business School Teaching Note 314-143, June 2014. Goldoftas, B., & Levine, D.