Organizational change map template

What is a change map template?

A change map template is a tool designed to help you track, plan, and manage changes across various departments and timeframes.

It’s particularly useful for identifying periods of change fatigue and ensuring that changes are implemented smoothly without overwhelming teams.

What’s inside the template?

The change map template includes key components to help you manage organizational changes effectively:

1. Change tracking by month – A timeline to map out planned changes for the year, helping you visualize when and where changes will occur.
2. Effort and duration categorization – Four categories to assess the impact of each change:
   • Little effort and quick.
   • Little effort but long-lasting.
   • A lot of effort and quick.
   • A lot of effort and long-lasting.
3. Departmental mapping – Space to assign changes to specific departments.
4. Change fatigue identification – By mapping changes across time and effort, you can identify potential periods of change fatigue and proactively address them to maintain organizational efficiency.

How to use the template

1. Plan and map changes – Use the template’s timeline to input all planned changes across the year and categorize them based on effort and duration.
2. Assign changes to departments – Map each change to the relevant department to ensure clarity on which teams will be impacted and when.
3. Monitor change fatigue – Review the template regularly to identify periods where too many changes may cause fatigue and adjust your plans accordingly.
4. Coordinate and communicate – Use the map to coordinate with department heads and ensure everyone is prepared for upcoming changes and their impact.

Download your change map template

Change map across the organization

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