This assignment is designed to integrate your strategic plan into an actionable project plan, demonstrating strategic leadership skills, and exploring change management strategies. You will develop a detailed implementation plan, define monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, and consider how to prepare leaders, stakeholders, and the organization for impending changes. $($Johnson & Johnson$)$

Instructions:

Implementation Plan: Detail the steps required to implement the three $(3)$ priority areas outlined in the strategic plan you developed last week. This plan should outline key tasks, assign roles and responsibilities, and establish a timeline for each task. Include resources required and potential risks or barriers to implementation, along with mitigation strategies.

Monitoring and Evaluation: Describe how you will monitor the progress of your strategic plan. Identify key performance indicators $($KPIs$)$ and how they will be tracked. Outline your plan for evaluating the success of your strategic initiatives, including methods and timelines for evaluation.

Change Management and Strategic Leadership: Describe how you will lead the organization through the changes proposed in your strategic plan. Discuss leadership strategies and skills that will be critical for the successful implementation of your plan. Explore techniques for managing resistance and fostering buy$-$in among stakeholders and employees.

Preparedness for Change Assessment: Use a suitable tool $($e$.$g$.,$ a checklist or audit tool$)$ to assess the organization's preparedness for change. Discuss the results and how they might impact the implementation of your strategic plan. Include the chosen tool as an appendix.