An adequate budget is essential to any well run and successful CMO. When the budget is insufficient it is hard to add the value a CMO can. The central elements in a CMO’s budget is the costs associated with employing change managers, but it is important not to forget the CMO needs money to run its own operations and to develop capabilities and services.
Read MoreThere are increasing numbers of Change Management Offices (CMOs), especially in the larger global organisations. Given the value that a CMO can add to an organisation this is a great trend to see. However, performance can vary significantly. There are many factors that contribute to the success of a CMO. Here are five key factors that differentiate a successful CMO.
Read MoreChange portfolio management seeks to provide information and guidance to help govern and direct the entire change portfolio – looking at areas such as alignment with strategy and consolidated risks and bottlenecks. Effective change portfolio management starts by understanding what it is that your organisation wants to know, and what data is required to achieve this.
Read MoreSizing the Change Management Office (CMO) can be challenging, but it is essential for budgeting and headcount allocation. The process to size a CMO must start with clarity on the role of the CMO, as this varies and will impact how many people the team requires. Here is a discussion of thoughts on how to plan and budget resources for a CMO.
Read MoreAgile techniques and mindsets have brought about significant alterations in the way in which change is delivered in organisations. What is the impact on traditional change management approaches of adopting Agile, and from that, what is the impact on the CMO?
Read MoreSuccessful CMOs thrive for a number of reasons, but whatever talents and skills of the members of the CMO and the CMO leader, a senior sponsor is a proven critical success factor. In this article, I explore the role of the CMO sponsor by considering why it is needed, what typically is required of the sponsor, and who is best to perform it.
Read MoreThere is a significant benefit in having a structured approach to building the most effective Change Management Office. This article will help those who are just starting out on the journey of building a CMO and those who already have one to reflect on how it may be improved.
Read MoreOne of the constant requirements for Change Management Offices (CMOs), and particularly CMO leaders, is the need to be able to show the value of the CMO. This is particularly important in challenging times, when CMO leaders may find themselves caught between two contending pressures. It is not easy but it’s perfectly possible to indicate it and build a strong support base for the CMO.
Read MoreThe CMO is an important function in a business of any scale, helping to drive the change agenda and ensuring the desired change outcomes are achieved. This article will help those with an established CMO expand their ambitions, and those who don’t to clarify the role of CMO and help them start to map out their approach to building one.
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