Techniques to Implement Decisions – Ava S. Butler http://www.avasbutler.com Organizational Development Consultant Wed, 31 Jan 2018 20:48:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.2.2 Back by popular demand: How and when to use Transformation Maps http://www.avasbutler.com/back-by-popular-demand-how-and-when-to-use-transformation-maps/ http://www.avasbutler.com/back-by-popular-demand-how-and-when-to-use-transformation-maps/#respond Wed, 31 Jan 2018 20:48:04 +0000 http://www.avasbutler.com/?p=450 “My leadership team and I have a pretty clear idea of where we want to be in the next 5 years, but don’t know exactly how to get there. There are so many issues and improvements to address. It’s hard to get our heads around them. What suggestions do you have?” What is a Transformation Map? […]

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]]> http://www.avasbutler.com/back-by-popular-demand-how-and-when-to-use-transformation-maps/feed/ 0 Back by popular demand: The What, When and How of Project Charters http://www.avasbutler.com/back-by-popular-demand-the-what-when-and-how-of-project-charters/ http://www.avasbutler.com/back-by-popular-demand-the-what-when-and-how-of-project-charters/#respond Fri, 12 Jan 2018 21:21:37 +0000 http://www.avasbutler.com/?p=445 “I’ve been asked to lead a change project within my company, but I’m not really sure what is expected. What should I do?” What is a Project Charter? A Project Charter is a one page document that describes the new project’s: Objectives Measures and targets – both financial and non-financial Deliverables Assumptions re: support requirements, […]

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]]> http://www.avasbutler.com/back-by-popular-demand-the-what-when-and-how-of-project-charters/feed/ 0 Fifteen Techniques for Implementing Decisions: #15 Sustainability Analysis http://www.avasbutler.com/fifteen-techniques-for-implementing-decisions-15-sustainability-analysis/ http://www.avasbutler.com/fifteen-techniques-for-implementing-decisions-15-sustainability-analysis/#respond Mon, 23 Feb 2015 03:51:23 +0000 http://www.avasbutler.com/?p=344 “It seems that every time we implement a change, within a few months, people are back to their old ways of working. What can we do to make change stick?” #15: Sustainability Analysis What is Sustainability Analysis? Many changes do not ‘stick’ because no one has taken the time to identify and address the issues that […]

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]]> http://www.avasbutler.com/fifteen-techniques-for-implementing-decisions-15-sustainability-analysis/feed/ 0 Fifteen Techniques for Implementing Decisions: #14 Stakeholder Identification and Planning http://www.avasbutler.com/fifteen-techniques-for-implementing-decisions-14-stakeholder-identification-and-planning/ http://www.avasbutler.com/fifteen-techniques-for-implementing-decisions-14-stakeholder-identification-and-planning/#respond Sun, 15 Feb 2015 15:02:49 +0000 http://www.avasbutler.com/?p=342 “I know that our strategy is going to make significant changes to the way we work around here. And I know that there will be a lot of resistance. What can I do to ensure that our strategy actually becomes a reality?” #14: Stakeholder Identification and Planning What is Stakeholder Identification and Planning? A stakeholder is […]

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]]> http://www.avasbutler.com/fifteen-techniques-for-implementing-decisions-14-stakeholder-identification-and-planning/feed/ 0 Fifteen Techniques for Implementing Decisions: #13 Roles and Responsibility Charting/RACI http://www.avasbutler.com/fifteen-techniques-for-implementing-decisions-13-roles-and-responsibility-chartingraci/ http://www.avasbutler.com/fifteen-techniques-for-implementing-decisions-13-roles-and-responsibility-chartingraci/#comments Sat, 07 Feb 2015 17:54:39 +0000 http://www.avasbutler.com/?p=339 “We will need to change some of our existing processes and ways of working with other departments when we implement new technology next month. I’m expecting complete chaos. How can I avoid confusion and bad feelings?” #13: RACI What is Roles and Responsibilities Charting/RACI? RACI is a method to agree and document roles and responsibilities. […]

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]]> http://www.avasbutler.com/fifteen-techniques-for-implementing-decisions-13-roles-and-responsibility-chartingraci/feed/ 1 Fifteen Techniques for Implementing Decisions: #12 Progress Reviews http://www.avasbutler.com/fifteen-techniques-for-implementing-decisions-12-progress-reviews/ http://www.avasbutler.com/fifteen-techniques-for-implementing-decisions-12-progress-reviews/#respond Sat, 24 Jan 2015 16:27:31 +0000 http://www.avasbutler.com/?p=335 “I was given the responsibility for running a project within my company a few months ago. I’m doing my best, but the project is already running out of steam and so am I. My boss hasn’t asked me about the project even once, so maybe it’s no longer a priority. I’m not really sure. Maybe […]

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]]> http://www.avasbutler.com/fifteen-techniques-for-implementing-decisions-12-progress-reviews/feed/ 0 Fifteen Techniques for Implementing Decisions: #11 Executive Steering Group (ESG) http://www.avasbutler.com/fifteen-techniques-for-implementing-decisions-11-executive-steering-group-esg/ http://www.avasbutler.com/fifteen-techniques-for-implementing-decisions-11-executive-steering-group-esg/#respond Sun, 18 Jan 2015 14:08:09 +0000 http://www.avasbutler.com/?p=333 “I got approval for an important change in the way we do business, but now we’re stalled. The people on our project team don’t have the clout to break through the logjams and resolve cross-functional issues. What should I do? #11: Executive Steering Group (ESG) What is an Executive Steering Group? Executive Steering Groups (ESGs) […]

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]]> http://www.avasbutler.com/fifteen-techniques-for-implementing-decisions-11-executive-steering-group-esg/feed/ 0 Fifteen Techniques for Implementing Decisions: #10 Project Plans http://www.avasbutler.com/fifteen-techniques-for-implementing-decisions-10-project-plans/ http://www.avasbutler.com/fifteen-techniques-for-implementing-decisions-10-project-plans/#respond Sat, 10 Jan 2015 15:21:26 +0000 http://www.avasbutler.com/?p=331 “We seem to have a difficult time moving from large, complex goals into detailed action plans. Is there a technique that can help us better organize our efforts in this type of situation?” #10: Project Plans What are Project Plans? The Project Plans technique helps you effectively prepare a complex action plan. After an organization or group […]

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]]> http://www.avasbutler.com/fifteen-techniques-for-implementing-decisions-10-project-plans/feed/ 0 Fifteen Techniques for Implementing Decisions: #9 Project Teams http://www.avasbutler.com/fifteen-techniques-for-implementing-decisions-9-project-teams/ http://www.avasbutler.com/fifteen-techniques-for-implementing-decisions-9-project-teams/#respond Fri, 02 Jan 2015 13:58:28 +0000 http://www.avasbutler.com/?p=328 “I’ve just been asked to lead a change project within our company. I know I don’t have all the skills and information to achieve the expected results on my own. It’s going to be especially tricky because a lot of groups are going to be impacted by the change, and I’m sure they are going […]

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]]> http://www.avasbutler.com/fifteen-techniques-for-implementing-decisions-9-project-teams/feed/ 0 Fifteen Techniques for Implementing Decisions: #8 Project Charters http://www.avasbutler.com/fifteen-techniques-for-implementing-decisions-8-project-charters/ http://www.avasbutler.com/fifteen-techniques-for-implementing-decisions-8-project-charters/#respond Sun, 21 Dec 2014 15:03:26 +0000 http://www.avasbutler.com/?p=325 “I’ve been asked to lead a change project within my company, but I’m not really sure what is expected. What should I do?” #8: Project Charter What is a Project Charter? A Project Charter is a one page document that describes the new project’s: Objectives Measures and targets – both financial and non-financial Deliverables Assumptions re: […]

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