Examine the primary reasons why project management causes a cultural change and the impact of that change on integrative information technology. Support your response with at least one (1) example of a cultural change that project management can cause. The literature affirms that project sponsorship is a major component for the successful completion of projects. Select an organization where you would aspire to serve as a CIO. Explore the role of a project sponsor, and highlight the significant reasons why such a position is pivotal to your organization’s success. Provide a rationale for your response. Solution Change management is a systematic approach to dealing with change both from the perspective of an organization and the individual. A somewhat ambiguous term, change management has at least three different aspects, including: adapting to change, controlling change, and effecting change. A proactive approach to dealing with change is at the core of all three aspects. n an information technology (IT) system environment, change management refers to a systematic approach to keeping track of the details of the system (for example, what operating system release is running on each computer and which fixes have been applied). Change management is an important part of project management. The project manager must examine the proposed change and determine the effect the change will have on the project as a whole before allowing the change request to be implemented. The best projects, and the best organisations, have strong leaders. People who are champions for change, authentic, fearless, loyal, fun and great at creating teams who collectively want to succeed. They take their work seriously, but not themselves and they are the future of your organisation. CIO: Given their difference to business as usual, they are a perfect place to instill new behaviours, try out different ideas or provide teams with the time and support to innovate. These people should be given the chance to transform your organisation and they can do that through sponsoring or managing your projects. All of the ingredients required to change your culture can be addressed through the normal course of business, however if you’re struggling to get started, then your projects could be a perfect place to start. .

1. Examine the primary reasons why project management causes a cultural change and the impact
of that change on integrative information technology. Support your response with at least one (1)
example of a cultural change that project management can cause.
The literature affirms that project sponsorship is a major component for the successful
completion of projects. Select an organization where you would aspire to serve as a CIO.
Explore the role of a project sponsor, and highlight the significant reasons why such a position is
pivotal to your organization’s success. Provide a rationale for your response.
Solution
Change management is a systematic approach to dealing with change both from the perspective
of an organization and the individual.
A somewhat ambiguous term, change management has at least three different aspects, including:
adapting to change, controlling change, and effecting change. A proactive approach to dealing
with change is at the core of all three aspects.
n an information technology (IT) system environment, change management refers to a systematic
approach to keeping track of the details of the system (for example, what operating system
release is running on each computer and which fixes have been applied).
Change management is an important part of project management. The project manager must
examine the proposed change and determine the effect the change will have on the project as a
whole before allowing the change request to be implemented.
The best projects, and the best organisations, have strong leaders. People who are champions for
change, authentic, fearless, loyal, fun and great at creating teams who collectively want to
succeed. They take their work seriously, but not themselves and they are the future of your
organisation.
CIO:
Given their difference to business as usual, they are a perfect place to instill new behaviours, try
out different ideas or provide teams with the time and support to innovate. These people should

2. be given the chance to transform your organisation and they can do that through sponsoring or
managing your projects.
All of the ingredients required to change your culture can be addressed through the normal
course of business, however if you’re struggling to get started, then your projects could be a
perfect place to start.