Impact Assessment Glossary Definition

Term Impact Assessment
Definition

Impact Assessment is a planning concept used to understand who is affected by a change and how the change alters work, expectations, systems, or responsibilities. In Change Management, this analysis guides communication, training, sponsorship, and support decisions.

Context & Usage

It is used during planning to understand affected audiences, work impacts, concerns, communication needs, training needs, and adoption risks.

Related concepts include Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Impact Assessment and Communication Plan.

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