Completing a change impact assessment is a core capability of a change practitioner, yet there is rarely any training or guidance provided on how to do this. Regardless of your project ‘type’ – agile or waterfall, technology implementation or organisational change – an impact assessment is something you need to complete as part of your change role.
Some projects may only need the lighter touch of a high-level impact assessment; many will also need the deluxe version – the detailed impact assessment. So, the ability to understand the approach, how to scale the level of the assessment and how to complete and present the assessment is an essential component of your change toolkit!
Here are five good reasons why you need an impact assessment for your change project to succeed:
As you can see, there is a fair bit of work involved in pulling together a meaningful impact assessment. There’s not much around in books or on the internet on how to complete an impact assessment.
Allegra Consulting host regular Impact Assessment breakfast sessions and masterclasses. Join us for a hands-on session where we will cover all the critical elements that should be considered when assessing Business Change Impact. You can view and register for upcoming events here.