Overview
"If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair."
-SHIRLEY CHISHOLM
The change management workstream is not always considered a critical path to success on a Workday implementation project. And we sometimes get left off the invite list for essential project meetings.
When this happens:
❌ Don’t take it as a personal offense. Reframe it as an opportunity to educate the team on the value of including change management in the discussions and decisions.
✅ Do bring your own chair to the table by:
Being knowledgeable of the key project meetings you should attend
Getting yourself on the invite list instead of waiting for the PMO to realize they need you
And most importantly, showing up fully prepared to drive alignment, readiness, and adoption
To get the best results, it’s helpful to frame this request as a way to reduce project risk and ensure a smoother go-live. PMOs love anything that prevents "surprises" later in the project.
Email Template
Not quite sure how to request a meeting invite? Download this email template to get you started.