Question: What are the 7’Rs’ of change management?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

Name and explain the 7 “Rs” of change management?

Follow-up questions:

Can you give an example?
Have you applied any of the 7 “Rs” of change management?

Question Details:

Question Type:

Knowledge/Skill Based

Knowledge:

Management

Other Factors:

Management Level

Work Activity (Task):

Interacting with Others – Change Management,Work Output – Process Management,Work Output – Quality Improvement

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

Look for change management knowledge, communication skills, analytical skills. See if the candidate can name and explain the seven ‘R’s.

Red Flags to Watch For:

Look out for answer that shows no understanding of change management

Sample Answer:

The seven ‘R’s of change management are: Who RAISED the change? What is the REASON for the change? What is the expected RETURN on the change? What are the potential RISKS involved? What are the RESOURCES required to execute the change? Who is RESPONSIBLE for the change? What is the RELATIONSHIP between this change and other past or future changes? Plus there is a lesser-known eight ‘R’, which is what are the potential consequences of REJECTING the change?

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