For this project, you will develop a presentation that assesses the organization$$s readiness to implement change and apply change management practices.

Presentation

Organizational Changes

Describe skills team members will need to prepare the change initiative.

Consider differences in skills needed based on the different positions.

SWOT Analysis

Conduct a new SWOT analysis as it relates to communicating the change.

Consider strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats relating to communication changes.

Determine key points for addressing resistance, including specific examples to support decisions in the speaker notes.

Consider specifically what approaches would appeal to a person who is skeptical about the change.

Supporting Change Initiatives

Describe how human resources will support the change initiatives, including specific examples from the scenario.

Consider specific ways HR can support additional shifts and different cultures.

Successful Change

Summarize key priorities in the process for determining success in implementing the change, providing justification in the speaker notes.

Consider any process items that you might be able to use from your $10-$point checklist in Project One.

Performance Targets

Determine performance targets for implementing the change, including how human resources will work with project management in determining timelines.

Consider use of performance targets and project management for development of time.

Skills in Transition

Explain key skills that the HR director and other stakeholders will need to carry out the transition.

Consider the roles of stakeholders before and after transition.

HR Support

Summarize the changes, specifically highlighting human resources support for increasing staffing and diversity practices as part of the organizational change.

Consider outcomes of change with increased staffing and a more diverse workplace.