Whirlpool can follow an 8-step process to ensure change management is achieved as smoothly as possible Page 1 Define impact, outcome, and reason Map the footprint Identify & assess stakeholders Estimate impact and work per area Establish change plan Plan stakeholder journeys Build an engagement plan Execute, monitor, adapt, improvise Set expectations and success criteria which should defend the validity of the project START Perform an analysis of both the internal and external environments Understand who is involved in the project and how they should be treated Break the project’s impact down into categories based on the stakeholders Use the ADKAR model to develop a plan for change Map out how all the different stakeholders will be involved or affected Use a framework to establish a plan that will ensure future involvement past development Continue to “live the journey” with stakeholders Source: IU MSIS ITS Course *Click on icon to see analysis Introduction | Technology | Process | People | POC | Timeline | Financials | Risks | Conclusion 1 Change Management Framework – 1. Define impact, outcome, and reason Page 2 Run: Operations will flow more smoothly with a simplified UX Grow: AI/ML and other digital capabilities will be enabled Transform: Unified systems will improve the culture around IT Competitive advantage of creating products quickly (enabled by real time access to data) will be sustained. Important processes like production control will be improved, and mistakes will be minimized. This project should inspire management because you’re going to see less costly mistakes, enhanced revenue-creating abilities. It should inspire staff because their jobs are going to be made easier. It should inspire everyone because it will enable digital capabilities like IoT and AI Impact Outcome Reason Main Deck Appendix Change Management Framework – 2. Map the footprint (internal) Page 3 Threats Intense competition Dropping margins Mature markets in US and Asia Weaknesses Lacking in differentiation High revenue but low margin More of a market follower rather than an innovator Strengths Excellent product portfolio A top major appliances manufacturer Worldwide presence with 61 countries with manufacturing hubs Strongly involved in charity work Opportunities Entering small appliances market Specialize in E-commerce sales Invest in R & D for more competitive products https://www.marketing91.com/swot-analysis-of-whirlpool/ Main Deck Appendix Change Management Framework – 2. Map the footprint (external) Page 4 Legal Anti-trust laws in industry Employment laws Data protection laws Health and safety laws Discrimination laws Environmental Climate change Natural disasters Attitude towards “green” products Attitude towards recycling and support of renewable energy Technological Recent technological developments by competitors Technology’s impact on product offerings Rate of technological diffusion ...