Time & Labor Change Champion Network
Definition:听
The CCN is a cross-campus group of individuals who help cascade information, gather feedback, and build readiness within their areas during the Time & Labor implementation.
Purpose:
- Create two-way communication between the project and campus
- Build readiness and advocacy for the new system
- Support local engagement, training, and adoption
Who is Included on CCN?
The Change Champion Network is听 made up of a cross-section of representatives from each campus and major functional area
- Core membership includes:
- HR Senior Leaders
- HR Liaisons (as Trainers)
- Administrative and departmental representatives
- HR Senior Leaders serve as Sponsors and change advocates
Membership Parameters
- The CCN is a closed group to maintain focus, consistency, and effective communication.
- Changes to membership (joining or stepping back) require supervisor and VC-level approval to ensure alignment with department priorities.
- Participation in the CCN is part of each area鈥檚 overall readiness plan听
Roles within the Change Champion Network:听听
| Role | Description | Primary Focus | Estimated Monthly Commitment |
| Sponsor | Senior HR leaders who visibly support and advocate for the project听 | Modeling commitment, removing barriers, communicating importance听 | 1鈥2 hrs/month听 |
| Change Agent | Representatives from across campus who share updates and feedback | Two-way communication, identifying readiness gaps听 | 2鈥3 hrs/month听 |
| Trainer (HR Liaisons) | Department HR contacts responsible for facilitating Time & Labor training听 | Participating in 鈥淭rain-the-Trainer鈥 sessions and leading departmental sessions | 4-6 hrs/month (varies depending on project phase)听 |
| Tester | Individuals supporting testing activities before go-live | Validating process and usability听 | 4-6 hrs/month (varies depending on project needs)听 |
Meeting cadence and expectations
CCN Meetings: Monthly (beginning November)听
Focus Areas: Readiness, communications, training updates, feedback loop
Trainer Resource Group (Spring 2026):
- Added series specifically for Trainers once training activities intensify
- Forum for lesson sharing, materials alignment, and troubleshooting听
List of CCN members will be linked here (coming soon!)