Create a Communication Plan for the proposed change covered in the Change Management Plan. In the Communication Plan, complete the following:

• Select the most appropriate channels to communicate the change to the employees, and explain why you selected these channels.
• Identify the potential barriers to effective communication and strategies for overcoming the barriers.

Develop a message for one of the selected communication channels. In the message, complete the following:

• Identify those areas affected by the change.
• Establish the need for the change.
• Create a sense of urgency around the change.
• Outline next steps in the change process.