Key factors for successful transformations
“Change is
the only thing that’s constant round here”?
Often heard and read! Nevertheless,
only few transformations succeed, let alone are effective with sustainable result!
Three main
reasons why transformations in organizations often are not successful:
a) Organizations
get stuck in their ways, especially when they are doing well, failing to spot
the next big thing.
b) lack of
strategy, insufficient insight and poor communication.
c) people
find it hard to change (insecurity).
It’s hard to transform a business
because it means changing the way people think and act. Change
means “something new” and new means “insecurity”. We tend to
stick to what we are used too…limiting us to be open for “new things”. Also applicable to personal development and new careers.
Mindset and communication are
therefor key factor. I believe (and experience in our daily practice) that
management and leaders don’t pay enough attention to employees’ beliefs and emotions.
Change
programs are more successful when
focus on people's mindset, attitude and behavior in order to
align around the new strategy.
And although
often expertise in the organization is available, help and assistance form an expert and outsider is
welcome for advice, support, monitoring and success.
Need help? Just mail or call in order to make an appointment to discuss the transformation challenge.