Management of Change Process

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Agenda
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Definition of change
Why are changes necessary?
Possible impacts of changes
Example of an effective management of
change process
• 5 ways to minimize resistance against a
management of change process

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Definition of “Change”
Change
Noun or mass noun
Verb with or without an object

• Transformation, evolution, modification which results in
something not being the same.

• To change means to modify or transform something and
change it to some degree without altering its essential nature.
Based on the Larousse

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Impacts on Safety

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Impacts Resulting From Changes
Maintenance Costs
• May result in multiple rework
• Non value added modifications performed
• Repair time is longer because the parts, drawings or
procedures were not updated after a change
• Often prohibitive costs (blank cheque principle)
• Use of sub-contractors or overtime to carry out work
• Pressure to add “non-standard” items to the inventory

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Conclusion

A Management of Change Process Can:
• Minimize potential impacts on safety, the environment and
reliability
• Support maintenance cost reduction initiatives
• Help promote changes that have the most added value for the
business
• Be simple but still be effective

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Questions?

Michel Cote: mcote@prosygma.ca
Serge Mathieu: smathieu@prosygma.ca

www.prosygma.ca
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Management of Change Process

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    Agenda • • • • Definition of change Whyare changes necessary? Possible impacts of changes Example of an effective management of change process • 5 ways to minimize resistance against a management of change process 2
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    Definition of “Change” Change Nounor mass noun Verb with or without an object • Transformation, evolution, modification which results in something not being the same. • To change means to modify or transform something and change it to some degree without altering its essential nature. Based on the Larousse 3
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    Impacts Resulting FromChanges Maintenance Costs • May result in multiple rework • Non value added modifications performed • Repair time is longer because the parts, drawings or procedures were not updated after a change • Often prohibitive costs (blank cheque principle) • Use of sub-contractors or overtime to carry out work • Pressure to add “non-standard” items to the inventory 5
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    Conclusion A Management ofChange Process Can: • Minimize potential impacts on safety, the environment and reliability • Support maintenance cost reduction initiatives • Help promote changes that have the most added value for the business • Be simple but still be effective 6
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