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Change & Transition. Strategic Management. Change Management. Big picture issues facing business? What business are we in? What is our marketplace? Where are we going? What are our strengths? What are our values ?. Initiatives business is
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Strategic Management Change Management Big picture issues facing business? What business are we in? What is our marketplace? Where are we going? What are our strengths? What are our values? • Initiatives business is • undertaking to ensure the • strategy works • New technologies • Restructuring • New products • New processes • People side of the Process • Helping people let go of the old • Come through confusing time between old and new • Ensure successful new beginning Transition Management The Missing Piece
CHANGE An Event: It is situational and is external to us Change Something old stops Something new begins
Transition A gradual psychological reorientation that happens inside us as we try to adapt to change Transition • EndingsNew • Beginning Neutral Zone
The New Beginning The Neutral Zone Ending, Losing, Letting Go
Phases of Transition Endings Loss Letting go Getting closure Good-bye Neutral Zone In-between time Chaos The wilderness New Beginnings Being “with it” The new chapter Renewal
5 Core Activities of Change Management Establish a successful foundation for change. This involves a clear understanding of: why the change is necessary, what is at stake if change is not made, and what the future direction is. Consider all possible change solutions that address the problems or opportunities inherent in the need for change. Conduct a thorough impact assessment on the solutions that are being seriously considered. Decide on the best change solution and design a detailed implementation plan. Implement the plan, build in feedback loops, and correct as required.
5 Core Activities of Transition Management Develop and execute an effective change management plan. Identify where groups and key individuals are in the three-phase transition process. Develop and implement strategies for managing endings and losses. Develop and implement strategies for leading people through and profiting from the neutral zone. Develop and implement strategies for helping people to make a new beginning.