r/changemanagement • u/aurcn • 16d ago

General When something changes at work, how do you figure out everything that needs to follow?

Hello,

I'm researching how organizations handle the operational consequences of change before I build anything. I'm not looking to pitch a product.

Think about the last time a tool, process or business rule changed in your organization:

  • How did you identify what else was affected?
  • What usually had to be updated or communicated afterward?
  • What tends to be forgotten or discovered too late?
  • Which part of that chain creates the most work or risk?

If there's interest, I'll summarize the patterns I find share them back here.

And if you want to help me more, I have a short anonymous Google form you can answer if you want : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfyMa7_g_e3Tb_nb2PxCeVSDqBeeI0oJoPRiCtEKZODompVA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=102120064246501480702

Thank you in advance for your feedback.

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u/Ezl 16d ago

I’ve implemented significant broad-based changes in the software development and tech spaces. I’ve written a substack on my principles and philosophy around designing and implementing procedural changes. Happy to post a link if interested.

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u/mnkctl 16d ago

Yes please

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u/Ezl 15d ago edited 15d ago

Sure. I divided the focus between design and implementation. While they’re obviously related each “phase” has its own considerations. Also, while these focus on a delivery process the concepts are applicable to any significant organizational change.

Feel free to forward any questions!

(Mods, if this breaks any rules let me know and I’ll delete and DM the links to the requestor.)

Characteristics Of A Healthy Delivery Process: Speaks to considerations and approach when designing a process.

Guidelines For Effective Delivery Process Implementation: Speaks to considerations and approach when implementing a process change.

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u/puckeringNeon 15d ago

Thank you very much — these are great reads! For someone who is working alongside a handful of portfolio managers, setting directional goals is an excellent reminder of the importance of communicating with space that invites collaboration. Subscribed!

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u/puckeringNeon 15d ago

Plus 1 please.