The final assessment for this competency is to create the a professional change management plan based on research. You must include a summary of the various change management processes and strategies described throughout the competency, a plan to overcome common resistors to change, the methods you will use to drive change, and how you plan on leading effective change based on your leadership style. You will submit a paper in which you articulate your change management plan for the organization you are a part of. In this assignment, you will try to answer the question, "How will I lead this change initiative effectively?" The purpose of this assessment is to demonstrate a competent knowledge of change management and how it applies to organizational development.

Imagine you work for a mid-size company that designs software products. Top management is looking to increase profits by either creating a new product, identifying a new market, or increasing production efficiency. The CEO sees a lot of potential in you and wants to give you a major change project. She has asked you to assess the company's needs and develop a change management strategy to either create a new product, identify a new market, or increase production efficiency. Based on this information, create a professional change management plan that includes the following sections: An introduction that includes general information about change management and its history, including a definition. Also include a general description about the various types of organizational change and which one you plan on changing. An overview of the various change management processes and strategies and the one you plan on using to drive effective change in your organization (include results from Milestone 1). A summary of how you plan on addressing common resistors of change, conflicts that may arise (include results from Milestone 2) and what types of drivers of change you plan on using to effectively lead the change initiative. An overview of your leadership style (include results from Milestone 3) and how your style will help or hinder the change initiative. A conclusion that summarizes your professional change management plan