What to Expect From a Successful People Engagement Plan
A successful cloud adoption program depends on understanding the critical employee engagement activities and transition phases as outlined in a well thought out People Engagement Plan . Employees need help to understand how change impacts them on the journey to the cloud . Ultimately , an organizational change management program for cloud adoption needs to engage impacted employees and stakeholders to understand :
• Why the cloud program is needed and how it impacts the business ’ s value delivery and effectiveness
• Cloud adoption readiness and steps required to mature cloud process and technology capabilities
• How , when and why the cloud related changes are implemented
• Social , process and technical skills education and training requirements to sustain design , delivery and run software build cycles in the cloud
• Metrics and measures to align employee performance and behavior to the cloud program and the ultimate desired business outcomes
Recognizing and overcoming employee resistance is a critical aspect to a successful cloud adoption program . Just announcing you are going to the cloud is an insufficient launch point for transformational success . Walking employees and stakeholders step by step through the change process will give them an opportunity to address their individual fears and concerns . This in turn improves their performance and enthusiasm for a successful cloud program outcome . Once they see the light and achieve high levels of confidence , your cloud resisters quickly become your cloud evangelist .
Assess and Focus |
Design and Set the Direction |
Test , Learn and Demonstrate - Minimum Viable Cloud ( MVC ) |
Scaled Migration and Full Operation |
Leadership & Executive Sponsorship
Stakeholder Management
Communications Management
Re-skilling
Performance & Incentive Programs
Organizational Design
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