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Change characteristics are the properties of change that are commonly identified as part of strategic planning, change management and change planning. These capture the reasons for change, the difficulties that will be faced in achieving the change and the impact of the change. The following are the basic change characteristics.
Purpose | Objectives and goals | Outcomes | Scope – what will be done | Expected resistance to change | Expected objections of stakeholders | Timeline | Strategy | Budget | Stakeholder impact | Revenue impact | Brand impact | Systems impacts | Compliance impact | Risks | Change readiness | Change ownership | Sponsors | Operational impact | Partner impact | Customer impact | Return on investment estimate | Employee impact | Environment impact | Social impact | Business case | Alternatives considered |
The characteristics above can be captured in a change impact assessment, change request or business case. Documenting each of the characteristics above is basic change management due diligence. For example, considering the impact of change to stakeholders and your organization and anticipating objections to change.
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