Being equipped with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to manage change in a variety of organisational settings is essential if an individual and their organisation are to succeed. Assessment brief CMI 514 has been designed to enable learners to evidence their ability to evaluate types and reasons for change within organisations and be able to select and apply change models in different organisational settings. Learners will demonstrate their understanding of not only how to manage change and achieve set objectives, but to do so in a professional manner with open and honest communication throughout the entire process
LO1 Understand the reasons for change in organisations
1.1 Analyse the environmental factors which influence change in organisations
1.2 Analyse the internal factors that drive the need for change in organisations
1.3 Examine the potential impact of change in organisations
LO 2 Understand approaches to change management
2.1 Evaluate the use of theoretical models for managing change
2.2 Analyse the role of leadership in gaining the commitment of others to change
2.3 Specify reasons for engaging with stakeholders throughout the change management process
LO3 Understand how to initiate, plan and manage change in an organisation
3.1 Specify the rationale for initiating change within an organisation
3.2 Develop a plan for change within an organisation
3.3 Examine tools for implementing and monitoring change
3.4 Recommend approaches to overcome risks and barriers to change
3.5 Develop strategies for communicating planned change to stakeholders
3.6 Assess practical methods to support individuals throughout the change management process
3.7 Analyse methods for monitoring and measuring the impact of planned change
3.8 Discuss approaches to embed and sustain planned change in an organisation
Guideline word count
The written word, however generated and recorded, is still expected to form the majority of assessable work produced by Learners at Level 5. The amount and volume of work for this unit should be broadly comparable to a word count of 3500-4000 words within a margin of +/-10%. The excessive use of word count is not grounds for referral, however the CMI reserve the right to return work to the Centre for editing and resubmission by the Learner.
The following are excluded from inclusion in word count, if used and not required by the assessment brief: an introduction to a job role, organisation or department; index or contents pages; headings and sub headings; diagrams, charts and graphs; reference list or bibliography; reflective statement drawn from undertaking the assignment and how this has impacted on the learner’s work. Please see the CMI Assessment Guidance Policy for further guidance.
