Change Impact (Risk)

Why

In the process of considering the different types and impact of the change, we need to consider what might happen leading up to and implementing the change as well as what may be the unintended consequences of the change. Keep in mind that the larger and more disruptive the change the greater the risk, whereby small and incremental change will have less risk. 

When

The Risk Assessment is conducted as part of preparing for change and occurs during the planning phase of your project. It is integral to managing risk during and post implementation and contributes to your Communications and Resistance Management Plans. The Risk Assessment should be updated throughout the project with your communications and resistance plans updated accordingly.

How

Conduct interviews with Sponsor, Core Project Team as individuals or in a group.

While conducting the interviews you are making every effort to answer the following questions to measure the level of risk for each department or group:

• What risks may occur upfront, during, and after implementation?
• What tactics will you put in place to minimize these risks?

Resources

Download the Risk Assessment Template

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Return to Preparing for Change in the Change Management guide