In chapter 2 of Bevan (2011)’s Change making, he suggested organizations are resistant to change, however, he supplies analytical questions leaders must ask to guarantee the change has continuity and is on the right track. Reflecting on a recent change in your organization, if given an opportunity to influence the process, what questions would you have supplied for added insight for change?
These are just a few questions that I would have asked to gain more insight into the change process. By asking these questions, I would have been able to better understand the purpose of the change, the need for the change, the scope of the change, the timeline for the change, the stakeholders involved, the risks associated with the change, the communication plan, and the measurement plan. This information would have helped me to better understand the change and to provide more informed input into the process.
In addition to these questions, I would also have asked the following:
These questions would have helped me to better understand the potential impact of the change and to develop strategies for managing the change and supporting the people affected by it.
By asking these questions, I would have been able to provide more informed input into the change process and to help to ensure that the change was implemented successfully.