Building of Memory

Three Specific Change Management Techniques

Change management is the implementation of a structured approach and set of tools utilized in leading the employees’ side of change to attain the desired results (Kloppenborg, Shriberg, & Venkatraman, 2003). The Yad Vashem project was very technical and required energetic and enthusiastic project team members. There were many challenges facing the project, and there was need to manage and enhance the morale of the team members working in the Yad Vashem memorial site project. There are specific change management techniques that would be essential in managing the morale of the team members. To start with, Shimon Komfield should have collaborated on the solutions for the project with all the team members impacted. Once there is need for improvements in the project, the project manager should actively seek the team members input, and test several ideas to identify how they affect the team members. This approach not only reveals their concerns but also gives chance to every team members to contribute in the development of the solutions.

Successful project managers apply practices such as employing distinct interpersonal communication techniques. The communication techniques facilitate the transfer of information when communicating one on one and in groups. Project managers must learn to employ interpersonal communication techniques when dealing with project team members. The project manager should have open ended questions and cross cultural considerations and limitation. Project managers should not underestimate the positive results that you can achieve in personal and business relationships by employing these types of techniques. These techniques can assist in developing effectiveness and richness in the relationships with stakeholders belies the apparent simplicity of these communication techniques.

Some specific practices that successful project managers apply in exercising their leadership and management roles are...