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Management of Change Process

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Agenda

• 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”

Based on the Larousse

ChangeNoun or mass nounVerb 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.

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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.caSerge Mathieu: smathieu@prosygma.ca

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