PCM 235-04 – Change Management
Week 2 Homework - Compare PM to CM
Submitted by: Suman Bhatta A00146516
Submitted to: Professor Robert Peacock
Q. Create a [Link] table with Project Management (PM) phases in first
column, in sequential order. In the second column place the equivalent Lecture 1
Change Management (CM) phases and in third column put Lecture 2 phases. Note
some CM phases overlap multiple PM phases, and sometimes there is more than
one CM phase in a PM phase.
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S.N. Project Management Phases Change Management (CM) Change Management (CM)
Phases based on Lecture 1. Phases based on Lecture 2.
1 Initiation Diagnosis of the Problem Needs Identification
Beginning phase of the In this phase, the existing The proposer initiates their
project. Project purpose, issue or problem within an idea by identifying a desired
objective and scope are organization is identified change and subsequently
defined. Identify team and studied. It includes defining and documenting its
members, feasibility study, finding the root causes, scope.
getting initial approval are assessing the impact on
conducted in this phase. It is various aspects, and
a critical phase where gathering essential data to
Project’s goals and outcome begin the change process.
are studied.
2 Planning Developing Solution Needs Assessment
Detailed plans are Once the problem is An impact assessment
developed. Define scope, diagnosed, solutions are conducted to verify that the
create schedule, resource developed which include proposed change will give
estimation, budgets brainstorming, considering positive results.
establish, etc. are activities alternative approaches, and
conducted in this phase. This designing a comprehensive
phase is the roadmap which plan to address the
PM make on how the project identified issues effectively.
will be executed, monitored
and controlled.
3 Execution Implementing Planned Options Identification and
Plan is put into action. Tasks Action Evaluation
are performed by allocating Implementation-phase The proposer conducts
resources. PM ensures team begin with a well-defined research to explore feasible
efforts align with the solution where teams options, associated with the
project’s goal. Regular execute the planned change and why the change is
communication, actions. Effective needed.
coordination and tracking of communication, resource
progress are important allocation, and careful
factors to consider. Effective execution are key elements
communication, resource to consider in this phase.
allocation, and careful
execution are key elements
in this phase.
4 Monitoring and Controlling Evaluation of the Result Justification
Performance and progress After implementing A proposal with more detailed
are monitored. Any changes, the outcomes are justification for the change
discrepancies are identified evaluated. This phase submitted to management for
and corrective action are involves measuring the action.
taken to keep the project on effectiveness of the
track. implemented solutions,
assessing whether the goals
have been achieved, and
making any necessary
adjustments based on the
change results to secure
long-term success
5 Closing Planning (Including Project
All the project activities are Selection)
finalized to handover An implementation team and
deliverables to the client and support group are formed to
obtain their acceptance. create and gain management
Documentation, lessons approval for a detailed action
learned, and financial closure plan and implementation
are completed. milestones.
6 - - Implementing Change
The plan is approved by
management and
implemented by the team who
make corrections for any
issues if needed during
execution.
7 - - Demonstrating
Benefits/Developing Support
for Change
The team demonstrates
change benefits,
communicates successes
gradually to build support, and
embraces the idea that many
small wins lead to a significant
overall success.
8 - - Assessing Results and
Developing a Retrospective
The change is fully
implemented, goals are
achieved, measurements are
recorded and written to
document results.