What are the prerequisites to make impactful change – take advantage of the four main elements of an organisation
When executives have decided to implement an organisational change programme, they often start by setting up a steering committee consisting of the most important stakeholders from each functional or geographical area. The next step is typically to dedicate a set of managers and employees to form a separate change group that partly mirror the steering … Continue reading
How to select change teams that are able to drive transformation – prerequisites to make real impact
Think of the dedicated team that is often set up to identify and break down the barriers of change. This change team is the leader’s extended arm in the transformation of organisational structures, processes and/or behaviours. So what does this mean in practise? What are the prerequisites for selecting the change team members? Remember that … Continue reading
Covering the blind spots in your organization by creating, mobilizing and engaging networks
Ignorance, or a form of willful blindness, has been pointed out as one of the major challenges of managers and executives (Heffernan 2010). The chain of command should ensure that vital information reaches the top, or not? Willful blindness is certainly a managerial challenge, and identifying your blindspots is the ultimate organizational risk assessment. However, … Continue reading