Implementing A Plan For Managing Change - 1428 Words

A plan, a desire, and a decision. Which one comes first and how can you align these three aspects to make the change in your life that you need? There are several aspects of change that must be defined before you can figure out which direction you need to go. First, change can enter your life in two ways. You can initiate change or change will be initiated for you. Either way, you need to anticipate and plan for change. It is the How to plan for change? where most people make poor decisions. If you are going to initiate change, it is highly recommended that you have a plan. Having a plan is nothing more than laying out the groundwork of strategic goal setting. The planning process is actually quite simple. You can use the following model†¦show more content†¦Where do you want to go? and What does that look like? The purpose of the desired future state analysis is two-fold: To accurately identify your sustainable target and to establish the path you are going to follow. The gap analysis asks and answers two questions. What am I missing that I will need in order to successfully achieve my goals? and What will it take to acquire these? The gap analysis requires the most amount of mental energy in the planning process. The gap analysis is a personal S.W.O.T. analysis which helps identify your objectives and defines your time frame. The S.W.O.T. analysis looks at 9 critical areas: God given gifts, Natural talent, Formal knowledge, Experiential knowledge, Observational knowledge, Temperament, Motivators, Drivers, and Passion. Objectives are the actual elements upon which you take action. Objectives ask and answer two questions. What must I do in the foreseeable future to impact achievement? and What is the logical progression of actions towards achievement? The first question lays out the positive, progressive steps required to achieve your goal. The second question lays out the priority of your objectives. Objectives create accountability and measurability. Three levels of time concerning goals: Short-term (12 months or less), Mid-range (twelve to thirty-six months), Long-term (more than thirty-six months). Time limitations increases your sense of urgency. The time line feeds off of