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Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of involving project stakeholders in the project preparation phase?
Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of involving project stakeholders in the project preparation phase?
- To establish an impact analysis, introduce change levers, and understand project-related changes. (correct)
- To limit the project's scope to only what stakeholders are comfortable with.
- To ensure all decisions are made democratically, regardless of expertise.
- To guarantee that the project aligns with the personal interests of all stakeholders.
What is the PRIMARY benefit of conducting workshops before finalizing a project plan?
What is the PRIMARY benefit of conducting workshops before finalizing a project plan?
- To limit misjudgments, involve concerned individuals early, and prevent a dogmatic approach. (correct)
- To expedite the project timeline by bypassing thorough analysis.
- To guarantee the project's success by strictly adhering to a pre-defined methodology.
- To ensure that all participants agree with the project's objectives.
In the context of prospective workshops, what is the MAIN objective of immersing actors in the transformation problem?
In the context of prospective workshops, what is the MAIN objective of immersing actors in the transformation problem?
- To foster individual solutions rather than collective agreement.
- To assign blame for past failures and inefficiencies.
- To overwhelm participants with the complexity of the challenges.
- To determine and classify the organization's future challenges within its environment. (correct)
How does an 'idea-busting' workshop help an organization?
How does an 'idea-busting' workshop help an organization?
What is the MOST important outcome of listing arguments for and against a preconceived notion in an idea-busting workshop?
What is the MOST important outcome of listing arguments for and against a preconceived notion in an idea-busting workshop?
In the workshop focused on 'Apprehending the Organization's Environment', what is the significance of identifying PESTEL factors?
In the workshop focused on 'Apprehending the Organization's Environment', what is the significance of identifying PESTEL factors?
Following the identification of PESTEL factors, what is the PRIMARY next step in the 'Apprehending the Organization's Environment' workshop?
Following the identification of PESTEL factors, what is the PRIMARY next step in the 'Apprehending the Organization's Environment' workshop?
How can participants address the challenge 'Diesel engines are subject to increasingly strict regulatory and policy constraints'?
How can participants address the challenge 'Diesel engines are subject to increasingly strict regulatory and policy constraints'?
In the 'Assessing Organizational Capacity to Face Changes' workshop, what is the purpose of identifying strengths and weaknesses?
In the 'Assessing Organizational Capacity to Face Changes' workshop, what is the purpose of identifying strengths and weaknesses?
Which of the following questions is MOST relevant to ask during the 'Assessing Organizational Capacity to Face Changes' workshop?
Which of the following questions is MOST relevant to ask during the 'Assessing Organizational Capacity to Face Changes' workshop?
What is a key expected outcome of the workshops described?
What is a key expected outcome of the workshops described?
What is the PRIMARY benefit of conducting these workshops in relation to project impacts?
What is the PRIMARY benefit of conducting these workshops in relation to project impacts?
What is the purpose of the 'idea-busting' workshop?
What is the purpose of the 'idea-busting' workshop?
What is the MOST important action to implement following an 'idea-busting' workshop?
What is the MOST important action to implement following an 'idea-busting' workshop?
In the context of the workshops described, what does 'apprehending the organization's environment' primarily involve?
In the context of the workshops described, what does 'apprehending the organization's environment' primarily involve?
What is the PRIMARY purpose of assessing organizational capacity to face changes?
What is the PRIMARY purpose of assessing organizational capacity to face changes?
What type of organizational change does considering alternatives to diesel engines primarily address?
What type of organizational change does considering alternatives to diesel engines primarily address?
What is the MOST important aspect of stakeholder involvement in project preparation?
What is the MOST important aspect of stakeholder involvement in project preparation?
Which of the following activities is LEAST likely to be part of the 'Apprehending the Organization's Environment' workshop?
Which of the following activities is LEAST likely to be part of the 'Apprehending the Organization's Environment' workshop?
What is the MAIN reason for collecting and organizing ideas on a table during the 'Apprehending the Organization's Environment' workshop?
What is the MAIN reason for collecting and organizing ideas on a table during the 'Apprehending the Organization's Environment' workshop?
Flashcards
Project Preparation Meetings
Project Preparation Meetings
Meetings to include project stakeholders, managers, leaders, and project beneficiaries or their representatives in the project.
Impact Analysis
Impact Analysis
Evaluates a project's scope, introduces change methods, and understands different types of project-related changes.
Pre-Framework Workshops
Pre-Framework Workshops
Workshops to finalize the diagnosis, prepare for piloting, and assess potential impacts on the change.
Idea-Busting Workshop
Idea-Busting Workshop
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Environmental Perspective Workshop
Environmental Perspective Workshop
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PESTEL Factors
PESTEL Factors
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Assessing Organizational Capacity
Assessing Organizational Capacity
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Political Automotive Change
Political Automotive Change
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Study Notes
Project Preparation Phase
- It is essential to involve project stakeholders, including managers, leaders, and project beneficiaries or their representatives
- Effective preparation meetings are crucial for establishing an impact analysis
- The impact analysis evaluates the project's scale, introduces change levers, and comprehends different types of project-related changes
- Before the end of the framework note, workshops are necessary to finalize the diagnosis, prepare for piloting, and assess potential impacts on the change.
- Workshops help limit misjudgments, involve concerned individuals early, and prevent a dogmatic approach
Challenges of Prospective Workshops
- Prospective workshops immerse actors in the transformation problem
- The goal is to determine and classify the organization's future challenges within its environment.
Idea-Busting Workshop
- List as many preconceived notions as possible with all participants
- List the elements confirming or disproving them in a two-column table
- Participants jointly determine if each preconceived notion is entirely or partially justified
- Draw lessons from this analysis and determine actions to implement
Example Idea and Actions
- Preconceived notion: "Change must start from the top"
- Arguments for: Bosses should lead by example, managers are responsible and make decisions
- Arguments against: Teams should define what is best to do, managers aren't always present, teams know best how to make improvements
- Lessons learned: If the team waits too long for managers, there won't be enough appication
- Actions to implement: Make proposals to improve the organization, involve managers, and highlight what's wrong
Workshop: Apprehending the Organization's Environment and Perspectives
- The goal is to give the participants perspective
- Have each participant list market micro-environmental changes that may affect the company
- Participants must identify and observe PESTEL factors (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal)
- Collect and organize ideas on a table after one or more rounds of discussions, aggregating viewpoints
- Identify five to ten key changes that present challenges for the future
- Be aware that participants may not detect some macro-environmental elements while pointing out the strategic analysis to management
Example Automotive Industry Change
- Political change: Diesel engines are subject to increasingly strict regulatory and policy constraints
- Challenge: Maintain and grow market share
- Goal: Offer more alternatives to diesel
- Possible Actions: Train salespeople, change marketing strategy, and develop electric vehicle performance
Workshop: Assessing Organizational Capacity to Face Changes
- Review previously gathered items and ask each participant to define strengths and weaknesses for doing so
- To initiate reflection, participants can answer the following questions:
- Who are the people or services involved in the actions to be implemented?
- What are the potential levers of action, and what are the potential hurdles or boosts?
- How can we reduce our weaknesses?
- How can we better exploit our strengths?
Workshop Outcomes
- The workshop should identify key questions for the future
- Each question should correspond to plausible answers, including possible breaks with the status quo
- The team in charge of the change will have better visibility of the project's impacts after these workshops
- The main actors will have become aware of the need for change
- This work helps inform the impact assessments needed to prepare the project
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