1. Planning - Process Optimization Prep 2-3 weeks

• Discussions with Shaw U Leaders
• Identify Change Agents that will be members of the PO Team
• PO Team studies/prepares material for Information Sessions

2. Change Mgmt. - Screening and Pre-Analysis 1 Month

• Host Information sessions to roll out the plan to optimize Shaw University’s processes
• Gain Buy-In from key units
• Generate ideas and develop concepts for PO

3. Executive Board Decision

4. Detailed Analyses - 3-6 Months

• Construct interdepartmental PO task force
• Formulate ideas related to cost savings and process improvement measures
• Detailed evaluation of measures identified
• Finalize measures and set implementation plan

5. Executive Board Decision

6. Implementation - Ongoing

• Unit level implementation
• University wide implementation