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Major Themes in Change Management

Change management brings together two distinct streams of work:

• Delivery of structural change through the introduction of new systems, processes, people, product and service innovation and the creation of new markets, suppliers, customers and competitors

• Behavioural change leading to a new emphasis, new culture and values, and changed priorities for each individual impacted by the structural change

This paper examines the innovations in managing change and the growing demand for professionalization of those responsible for managing organisational change initiatives.

Continual Professional Development (CPD) in Project, Programme, Portfolio and Change Management

The purpose of this paper is to set out the broad definitions for continual professional development and how it can be applied to the development of capability in project, programme, portfolio and change management for individuals and the organisations that they work for.

CPD is most effective if it forms part of an overall commitment to the development of expert project, programme, portfolio and change managers, including the provision of an assessment tool and individual opportunities for formal learning, work experience and self development.

Project management includes a number of related management disciplines including programme management, portfolio management, risk management and change management.

This paper will explain the different qualifications that are available within each of these management disciplines providing information on the topics covered by them, the benefits of having them and who they are aimed at.

Building capability to support project management as a mainstream management discipline

Project management is fast becoming a mainstream management discipline. This paper explains why this is the case and identifies the challenges that the project management community and the general management community face as project management develops as a formal skill set required by a broad range of staff.

Consultancy

Implementing the vision of transformational change

A great deal is written about the need for a vision of change that will inspire everyone in your organisation to transform how they work and achieve the organisation’s strategic objectives. Motivation comes from this exciting vision of the future, but motivation and positive feelings about the changes your organisation needs to make are not enough. Transformational change is disruptive, impacting every area of the organisation, and if there is no framework for guiding the changes then at best they will fail to embed but at worst your organisation has taken resources away from the ‘day job’ but realised no benefits from this effort.

HR Professionals Guide to Business Transformation

Understanding what is involved in business transformation and developing a detailed knowledge of the theories and models of change management and how to practically apply them are an essential HR skill set.

The importance of this skill set is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel as fundamental to your progression in your HR career.
Development of these skills offers HR professionals the chance to significantly contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation and the form that this journey will take.

Using programme management to deliver strategic objectives

Programme management is an essential skill set for senior managers who are increasingly responsible for the definition and implementation of initiatives to restructure, re‐organise and grow their organisations.

This paper sets out to explain programme management from a senior management perspective demonstrating how programme management is an effective mechanism for translating strategic plans and goals into definitive actions and clearly understood responsibilities.

Building the capability for effective Portfolio Management

Portfolio management is a business imperative. It is the mechanism through which an organisation can ensure that the projects and change initiatives that it undertakes are those that collectively make the greatest contribution to strategic objectives and targets.
The skills required for effective portfolio management incorporate a range of business and commercial disciplines and understanding including project management skills with emphasis on strong planning ability and experience of effecting organisational change.

Building capability for the effective implementation of change

Change management is becoming recognised as an important requirement for any management position and staff with qualifications and experience in this area are being sought by those organisations which have already realised that change they seek do not occur by accident.

In the next few years the partnership between those who deliver change and those who adopt it will grow. I believe that the development of these relationships can be accelerated by better explanation of what is involved in successful change and through the development of methodologies that establish best practice in change management for organisations.

Building effective PMOs

Establishing a PMO is an essential step in developing the maturity and capability of your organisation, not only to deliver a greater proportion of projects on time and to budget but also to successfully implement the changes and realise the benefits that these projects offer.

Building project management capability through competency assessments

This paper explains how to develop and apply a competency model that address the competencies required for the effective implementation of change through portfolio management, programme management and project management thereby increasing the capability of an organisation to successfully achieve its strategic objectives.

Building project management capability through the creation of a methodology

A project management methodology delivers significant return on investment for any organisation that is reliant upon projects to deliver change and successfully achieve strategic objectives.

Using a best practice approach and tailoring it for the culture, environment, objectives and ambitions of your organisation communicates your belief in quality, getting things done right first time and a commitment to continued improvement and enhancement of the way in which you do business.

Building capability through maturity assessments

Organisations must continually adapt to meet the challenges of changing economic conditions and deliver their strategic objectives. A maturity assessment is a technique for identifying the current capability and consistency of organisational behaviour.

The results of the assessment will provide a roadmap for ongoing improvement and progression towards realistic and achievable goals that meet the strategic goals of the organisation. The results contribute to a virtuous circle of learning and improvement as the assessment identifies strengths that can be exploited as well as weaknesses that must be addressed.