change management
"Change management" involves guiding organizations through transitions to achieve desired outcomes, minimizing disruptions, and ensuring smooth adoption.
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Definition
C1Organizational Development
(corporate, academic)A systematic approach to transitioning individuals, teams, and organizations from a current state to a desired future state.
Example
- Effective change management is crucial for implementing new company policies.
- The company hired a consultant to oversee the change management process during the merger.
C1Project Management
(technical, corporate)The process of planning, implementing, and solidifying changes to ensure minimal disruption and maximum adoption.
Example
- Change management ensured the smooth rollout of the new software system.
- A well-defined change management plan can mitigate risks during a project.
C1Information Technology
(technical, corporate)The controlled implementation of required changes to a system, including version control and planned fallback.
Example
- The IT department follows a strict change management protocol to update the server.
- Version control is an essential part of change management in software development.
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