Reference no: EM132445534

The Introduction is a short overview of your memo.

The CIO asked you to read Connelly (2016) to think about what resources you'll need to get your new information system up and running. Please also review the five case studies in (Basu 2015, p. 32-35) so you can recommend a change management pattern for your company to follow.

Implementation of Proposed Information

How much of the implementation work are you able to handle? What additional resources (people, information, time, money, etc.) will expedite the process so you don't end up like Susie Jeffer.

To earn an ‘A' in this section you must:

· Described professional strengths and limitations

Figure 1 Include source if applicable, (include diagram)

Projects Risks and Scope Creep

· Identified project risks and scope creep, offered advice on mitigating both

Figure 2 Include source if applicable, (include diagram/chart)

Change Management Strategy

Outline a change management strategy:

What new equipment and software are necessary?

What training and support will the staff need? How will the staff complete their work during the transition period?

Are there other areas of resistance that you anticipate?

Explained why new hardware and software are needed

Proposed staff training

Explained how staff would continue work during transition

Anticipated areas of resistance

Connected need for change management to business needs

Organized structure for staff training on implementation strategy

Recommended approaches to address resistance

Evidence of Fesability

The CIO is very skeptical, so offer evidence that your assessment is accurate and complete. It can be difficult to admit to personal limitations.

Evaluated alternative assessments

Explained why alternative assessments are not as accurate or complete

Provided evidence that the assessment is accurate and complete

Proposed how to mitigate personal and team limitations

Proposed considerations that would interest other members of the C-suite.