1.2.4. Change Management

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define change management in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about how changes can be beneficial.

2. 2.

   Why is flexibility important in project management?

   Hint

   Consider unexpected events.

3. 3.

   What is the primary goal of change management in sustainable construction?

   • To increase costs
   • To adapt plans while maintaining sustainability goals
   • To ignore challenges

   Hint

   Consider what you'd want to achieve when changes arise.

4. 4.

   True or False: Stakeholder engagement is unnecessary when managing changes.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Who else cares about the project?

5. 5.

   A construction project is delayed due to unavailability of sustainable materials. What steps would you take as a project manager to address this issue while ensuring sustainability targets remain?

   Hint

   Think about how you can pivot without losing sight of your goals.

6. 6.

   Reflect on a time when you had to adapt to an unexpected change in a project. Describe the situation, how you responded, and the outcome.

   Hint

   Draw parallels to change management in construction!