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Change management

Types of change

The Technicians MBA describes a change on three dimensions. Scope: minor (one part of the business), moderate (several parts) or major (all of it). Impact and speed: gradual, evolutionary, revolutionary or reactive (forced by outside events). What's affected: cultural, technological, operational, strategic or structural.

You'll hear it as

This is a major, revolutionary, technological change, so expect resistance everywhere.

Why it matters to you.

Naming the type of change makes clear who's affected and how hard it will be. People often assume every change means layoffs; most don't.

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