About Project & Organizational Change Management Office

Technology is essential to advance KU's mission to educate leaders, build healthy and vibrant communities, and make discoveries that change the world. The vehicles for this mission are our IT projects, driven by our IT Project & Change Managers, who bring the expertise needed to empower, innovate, and transform our university culture, community, and world.

Our Office’s Mission

Ensure successful technology projects and change initiatives through strategic oversight, collaboration, and best practices to empower, innovate, and transform how we work.

Our Office’s Vision

Serve as a beacon of excellence in project and organizational change management, driving efficiency and innovation in technology initiatives. Through dedication and ingenuity, we strive to align with Jayhawks Rising to elevate the university's technology landscape. As premier project and organizational change management experts, we aim to be the partner of choice for all university entities to provide exceptional services and foster a trusted, collaborative environment. 

Project Management

Project management and business analysis involves applying knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project tasks to fulfill specific requirements.  It's the strategic process of planning, organizing, and executing activities that transform a concept or vision into a concrete product, service, or outcome.

LeadershipOrganizational Change ManagementProject Monitoring
Meeting FacilitationActive ListeningMotivational Skills
DelegationRisk / Issue IdentificationTeam Development
Conflict ResolutionNotetaking / CommunicationPublic Speaking
Decision MakingNetworkingVendor Management

 

Organizational Change Management

Successful change hinges on preparing, equipping, and supporting individuals as they navigate transitions.  When individuals adopt changes effectively, organizations are more likely to achieve the intended outcomes.  Without individual adoption, even well-designed changes will fall short of delivering results.


Who We Are

  • Becca Grube

    Becca Grube

    Director, IT Project & Organizational Change Management Office

  • Breana Kohler

    Breana Kohler

    Business Analyst, IT Project & Organizational Change Management Office

  • Sean Barker

    Sean Barker

    Project Manager, IT Project & Organizational Change Management Office

  • Deanna Brooks

    Deanna Brooks

    Associate Director, IT Project & Organizational Change Management Office

  • Johanna Scott

    Johanna Scott

    Project Manager, IT Project & Organizational Change Management Office