“Project management and change management are related but distinct disciplines. Some of the primary differences include these:
- One focuses on the technical side of implementing change; the other focuses on the people side of implementing change;
- They have slightly different definitions of “done” and measures of progress;
- They require different mindsets, competencies, and skill sets; and
- They have different histories in terms of length (60-plus years vs. 20-plus) and origin.
While they do have some differences, project management and change management also share similarities that create a prime opportunity for a collaborative partnership:
- Both are disciplines’
- Both are process driven and tool rich;
- Both are applied to specific, discrete undertakings (in other words, projects);
- Both need skilled practitioners; and
- Both share the ultimate objective of delivering successful change outcomes and value to the organization by helping it perform in a new, improved way.
Projects and initiatives are more successful when they apply both project management and change management, a phenomenon we describe as the “unified value proposition.” – Tim Creasey excerpted from the article “Increase Your Project’s Impact with Change Management Part 1” @ MPUG.com, click here to read the article in its entirety.
Insightful and well said! PMO Advisory offers courses throughout the year designed for project professionals interested in Portfolio (PfMP), Program (PgMP), Project (PMP & CAPM) Risk (PMI-RMP) Management, and Agile (PMI-ACP) certifications.
