CM Program-in-a-box - Optimization - Version 2 - July 2025

Sep 12, 2026

A workplace change management solution designed to support organizations implementing workplace optimization initiatives through a prepopulated, sequential “program-in-a-box.” The package offers guidance on sponsorship, integrated project team readiness, and defining the workplace experience, with practical tools for aligning change activities with project activities. Built using agile principles, it emphasizes regular updates, clear version control, and invites ongoing user feedback to continuously improve people-centered workplace transformation.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryPresentations

FormatPDF

Pages42

Reading Time15 min

AccessFree to download

About the CM Program in-a-box

About our team

Index

Getting ready to use the box

What is this box?

Who is this box for?

How to use this box

CM Program in-a-box: Optimization

Change Management Program

Phase 1: Planning

1.A Build the foundation (1 of 2)

Sponsorship commitments and responsibilities

CM Program-in-a-box An all in one change management solution for workplace optimization projects Version 2 July 2025 Version control Version \# Date Sections(s) Description of changes About our team This program was developed by the Workplace Change Management National Centre of Expertise at Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) . As part of the Real Property Services branch, our team brings specialized knowledge in change management and workplace strategy to support departments across government. With experience advising hundreds of organizations, we help navigate transitions such as: unassigned seating GCworkplace implementation space optimization interdepartmental colocation The content of this program reflects our deep expertise, lessons learned, and best practices to support effective, people-centered workplace transformation. Visit our GCXchange page for more information! Index First time the box? opening Click hereto go to the page! Continue to the next page to find out important information Already familiar with how the box works? Continue to the Content Overview About the CM Program in-a-box What does this mean? This product is being developed following agile methodology principles ▪ Regular and frequent updates to the content are expected. Therefore, we recommend bookmarking the GCwiki page instead of saving the document. Apply this practice to all the documents and templates; only save them once you are ready to use and adapt them. This will ensure you have the most up-todate information! ▪ The box and the documents within it include version control numbers, dates and description of changes. This helps you know if you are still working with the most current versions. ▪ Your feedback and comments are invaluable to the continuous improvement of these products! Don’t hesitate to share them with us! Thank you! Workplace Change Management National Centre of Expertise Getting ready to use the box ? What is this box? The Workplace Change Management National Centre of Expertise has developed tools and activities that are prepopulated and presented sequentially. These can be easily adapted to meet the needs of each organization and the specific implementation sequence and timeline of each initiative. They can also be adapted for any change project, please don’t hesitate to use them as you see fit! Who is this box for? • All change management resources (employees and/or consultants) assigned to implement a change management program as part of a workplace transformation. • Integrated project team members should also become familiar with the box and its contents. This will provide them with an understanding of how employee support will be delivered through the initiative and how various communication, engagement and training activities will need to be integrated into the project management process. The key to creating a smooth transition for employees is to align change management activities with project activities. How to use this box If you need an introduction to the box’s tools or advice on how to personalize them, contact the Change Management National Centre of Expertise. Become familiar with the visual identifiersand glossary used in the box Complete the checklist before moving on to the next section 5 2 Unpack the content in sequence 4 3 Read and follow the instructions Download the templates and adjust CM Program in-a-box: Optimization Change Management Program Clickable content! REFERENCES Phase 1 Planning 1.A Build the foundation (1 of 2) To build a solid foundation for your project, your organization needs to establish the following three elements at the very start of your project to increase its chances of success: • name an active and visible sponsor; • assemble an integrated project team; • define the workplace experience. As a change manager, these elements will be centra

FAQs

What is CM Program-in-a-box used for?

It provides an all-in-one set of change management tools and activities to support workplace optimization projects through a sequential, adaptable program.

Who should use the box?

Change management resources implementing a workplace transformation and integrated project team members who need to understand how support, communication, engagement, and training fit into project management.

How does the program handle updates and version control?

It follows agile principles with regular content updates and includes version numbers, dates, and descriptions of changes so users can work with the most current materials.

Sep 12, 2026

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