Colby's+Managing+the+Change

5 Principles to manage the change that is coming
 * Manage the Change**

1. Evidence- Every phase within project development should contain provisions for gathering evidence of progress.  2. Transparency- Openness and a willingness to share ideas over time is an essential element to managing the implementation and development of the change.  3. Documentation- To demonstrate progress over time an emphasis on documentation is an essential element to reflection of progress and atifiacts of success.  4. Communication- Building a strong network through collaboration, trust and knowledge sharing will increase the effectiveness and likelyhood of strong communication  5. Cost- Managing costs is a key ingredient in developing a model of distance education that is both viable and sensitive to the budgetary realities of the university.