memo recommending to the Human Resource Department
The purpose of this memo is to recommend to the Human Resource Department that as the OD practitioner I would like to lead a project to create a change management checklist which will also be distributed to all the managers in the company. This will help in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the company and quicken ways of introducing changes to meet the changing clients’ needs, market conditions, and internal pressures from within the company. It will also improve efficiency, increase productivity, and reduce mistakes. The checklist will provide a document showing how and what to be done to execute the change and by who and when.
The change management checklist will have positive impacts on the company if the procedure is well followed. It ensures a smooth transition when introducing new changes hence avoiding cases of other employees resisting the changes which might result in conflicts. It involves all the employees and therefore everyone will feel comfortable embracing the changes in which they took part in implementing it hence making the transition fast. The checklist will help the employees learn more about the company, like what is going to change, what will they have to give up, and learn the skills they need to implement and adapt to the new changes. It will also reinforce the benefits of having a shared vision and common direction in the company in line with the long-term strategic goals.
All the managers will, therefore, be notified that they are required to inform all the members in their departments about the planned changes so as to prepare them psychologically. All the employees in the company will be part of the implementation process.