What is it?
Gaining support
is a technique which provides you with a set of guidelines when enlisting
the support of others who are affected by your project or process.
When to use it
- Planning to
implement a change
- Testing peoples
acceptance of a solution
- reaffirming support
of team members
What does it achieve?
No matter how well
you plan, develop and manage a project, it can fail unless you have
enlisted the support of those who may be affected by its outcome. a
well prepared project plan, with the full support of those involved,
will achieve success more easily.
If the support of
those involved has been gained prior to, and during, a project then
each team member will feel more committed to the successful completion
of the project.
Gaining support
doesn't guarantee success, but makes success more achievable. It considers
other people's personal biases and gives them an understanding of why
the project is progressing in a certain direction. It enhances the team
spirit during each stage of the project.
Key steps
- Decide whose
support you need
- Decide what support you need
- Determine best
route for communication
- Communicate
- Evaluate and
follow up