Analyze the impacts of a change decision

Training Theme

​​​​This training teaches how to effectively analyze the impacts of a change decision before its implementation. It presents three complementary tools: the futures wheel to visualize the consequences, the impact matrix to assess the effects on the teams, and the McKinsey 7S matrix for a global analysis. The APID method (Predictive Analysis of Decision Impacts) is detailed in six practical steps. The objective is to enable managers to make informed decisions by anticipating the direct and indirect consequences of change, while preparing the necessary support for teams.

Training Objectives

In this online course, you will learn how to:

• Anticipate the impacts of a change decision before validating it.
• Prepare to manage the consequences and risks of change.
• Anticipate resistances to overcome them.
• Use the futures wheel to have a comprehensive graphic view of the consequences of a change.
• Use the impact matrix to measure the effects of change on people and plan the necessary support.
• Use the 7S matrix to assess impacts on structure, systems, management styles, personnel, know-how, strategy, and shared values.
• Analyze the impacts and decide on the action plan, allocating the necessary time and budget.

Target Audience 

All managers or project leaders who need to promote and support changes in their organization.

Means and Methods 

• E-learning Modules: Consisting of text, videos, interactive content, and quizzes designed to help you achieve the defined learning outcomes.
• Additional resources: Downloadable documents such as the coaching memo sheet (PDF).

Training Content 

This module contains 4 parts:

DISCOVER

Identify your personal challenges and motivations for change.

SHAKING UP

• Storytelling: Video ""Preparing the merger"", 2'17
  • The story of three managers (Ryan, Amy and Carol) and their different approaches to preparing their teams for the merger between Assedic and ANPE.
• Quiz on the teachings of the video

LEARN

• Expert video: Studying the impacts of change, 6'42
  • Presentation of the 3 change impact analysis matrices: future wheel, impact matrix, 7S matrix
• Quiz and TRUE/FALSE on impact analysis
• The stages of the Predictive Analysis of Decision Impacts (APID):
  • Step 1: Identify Possible Outcomes
  • Step 2: Assess the likelihood of each outcome
  • Step 3: Measure the impact of each outcome
  • Step 4: Consider indirect impacts
  • Step 5: Weight the results
  • Step 6: Informed decision-making

ANCHOR

• How to analyse the impacts of a decision
• Use of the different analysis tools: APID, futures wheel, SWOT
• Use concrete examples to define your own commitment to change.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Downloadable documents:
  • Coaching memo sheet (PDF)
• Bonus: TED or Youtube video(s)