Method and system for managing workforce mobility within a business entity
First Claim
1. A project management system for managing a change event within a business entity, the system comprising:
- a plurality of system elements, including (a) a time management device integrated with a list of certain tasks for facilitating tracking of task progress, (b) a first group of handheld cards, each card displaying to a user in readable form (i) a task category and a group of related tasks, (ii) a time reference indicator indicating approximate time to commence the group of tasks, (iii) for each task, an indicator of an approximate amount of time commitment needed for completion of the task by the user, (c) a first compilation of information about a prescribed set of categories, including document templates, procedures, and instructions for use in managing the change event, and (d) a second compilation of information about a new environment existing after completion of the change event, the second compilation of information providing a sense of place associated with experiencing the new environment; and
a physical presentation container grouping the system elements therewithin, wherein the system is assembled in the form of a kit.
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Abstract
The present disclosure is directed toward incorporating corporate culture, change management, and employee morale concerns into a business facilities management process to ensure continuity of operations and revenues when managing a change event. A preferred methodology focuses on flexible and careful consideration of human factors throughout the change process, with frequent status re-assessment and plan re-alignment. A preferred system may allow the user to incorporate existing preferred software tools to manage logistics associated with an office move, and together with an information-based kit, address human factors and provide a form factor solution to facilitate teamwork and buoy employee morale. In a preferred configuration, the relocation kit may simplify the change process and enable managers of change and mobile employees to experience a sense of control, order, calm, and fun.
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1. A project management system for managing a change event within a business entity, the system comprising:
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a plurality of system elements, including (a) a time management device integrated with a list of certain tasks for facilitating tracking of task progress, (b) a first group of handheld cards, each card displaying to a user in readable form (i) a task category and a group of related tasks, (ii) a time reference indicator indicating approximate time to commence the group of tasks, (iii) for each task, an indicator of an approximate amount of time commitment needed for completion of the task by the user, (c) a first compilation of information about a prescribed set of categories, including document templates, procedures, and instructions for use in managing the change event, and (d) a second compilation of information about a new environment existing after completion of the change event, the second compilation of information providing a sense of place associated with experiencing the new environment; and a physical presentation container grouping the system elements therewithin, wherein the system is assembled in the form of a kit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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