Joshua Harrell - IT Field Guide

To: Yellow Team
From: Joshua Harrell
Date: September 13, 2008
Re: Service Learning Project
Thanks for taking the time to chat with me. Here is the memo I promised to submit today.
I. OVERVIEW OF PROBLEM
I would like to propose a project that I am already aware of and can be implemented with some simplicity. The project is developing a Field Guide Manual for our fellow IT Administrators to follow when implementing new technology. This guide would include advising the IT professional with the methodologies of dealing with change as well as helping fellow employees accept that change.
II. SPONSOR CONTACTS
· TBA
III. ASSIGNMENTS
In order to complete this project we will need:
· The participation of the yellow team.
· Brainstorm ideas and common problems met by IT Professionals
· Schedule weekly meetings and set goals each week in order to cement completion
· Complete project

IV. BENEFITS
As mentioned, I would like to create a general manual for IT Professionals on implementing new technology. This manual will be a field guide for the professional in dealing with common problems that may arise in the field as well possible new and inventive alternatives to implementing these technologies.
All too often IT professionals are charged with the task of upgrading, installing, or equipping their offices with new programs and hardware. While we are familiar with the technology itself, some may not be familiar with the leadership needed in implementing the tech smoothly. However, handling these transitions with ease and seamlessness can be a daunting task. This manual will include bulleted points on preparing staff for the change, educating staff of change, and maintaining a sense of support during the growing pains at the stage of change.

V. TIMELINE
· Brainstorm
· Vote on final idea
· Research
· Develop project
· Complete project
VI. Conclusion
I believe this project can easily be completed by the due date. We are all members or aspire to be members of the IT community and have come into contact with our on issues involving change. This project though easy will broaden our views on handling these changes and will provide insight to other IT professionals just getting into the field on how to handle these obstacles. This project is large enough for our group but not so big and ominous that we can’t finish it by the end of the semester. This project is a practical project to pursue and one that we all can benefit from. I hope you will support my plan to create “The IT Professionals Field Guide for Change.”