Organization Change process: Strategies and Dealing with resistance to Change
Introduction
Change is simply defined as a process of transforming or converting; everything changes; all aspects of life go through different dynamics that is change; it is said “change is the only constant”, and “the only thing that does not change is change.” As organizations are designed Managers should always look for ways to improve and change their way of doing business to suit this ever changing environment; an organization that does not embrace change will inadvertently be faced with it and not be prepared for it.
Organization change management is an all-important skill that needs careful consideration; it is important to know as Connor et al.2003: 1 indicated ‘Change is the norm in organizational life’ (Connor et al. 2003: 1). Ultimately, planned change helps improve the organization by altering how work is done. Regardless of whether change is initiated or unplanned; Change affects four basic aspects of the company: its strategy, technology, structure and Employees; so in designing any form of change strategy these key components will need to be carefully reviewed.
Change in a struggling organization
For an organization that is struggling to remain competitive and would want to implore some change processes it is important to emphasize that although
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Usually by presenting a provocative problem or event to get people to recognize the need for change and to search for new solutions. In this current scenario the fact that it is already identified that the company is struggling to be competitive; the un freezing model will help get the organization to understand the why and get management to analyze the impact of this and get everyone to see if the status quo does not change then the organization will face a major challenge; things can’t remain the
My clearfit report was interestingly very true it was off by just a bit but overall it did represent me well. one of the parts that really resonated with me was coping with change. for most people change can be very difficult. An example where I had to deal with change in the workplace was I had a manager for 2 years who was very laid back and easygoing but one day I came in to work and we have new boss who is really strict and by the book. in order to keep my job and boss satisfied I had to cope with many changes in the workplace she was putting into effect.
5.2 Analysis of change management success factor Why Kotter’s Model? It is not all the models will be perfectly suitable for a particular scenario in the organization. Kotter Accelerate’s 8 Steps 2014, extended version of Leading Change 8 steps 1996. Both the versions are relevant and effective today, but they designed to serve different context and objective.
Tosti’s model sustaining the idea that to maintaining an aligned organization requires clarity about values as well as strategies and goals, and it also requires communicating relevant organizational values and ensuring that typical behavior in the organization reflects those values. He categorizes organizational values in two terms ‘as is’ – the practices spectrum throughout the organization 's existence – and ‘as needed’ – the practices that are must adaptable to today’s outlook. In order to implement change strategy of culture Tosti (2007, pp. 23) suggest asking questions designed to address organizational status: Does our current culture support the new strategy we want to implore and how viable it is? How can we tweak the culture so
Fortunately for us, change management is already a well-established field which is guided by evidence and tested principles, most of which focus on the relevance and application of my current leadership and management practice, which without thinking, I use daily. Change management models are concepts that provide an in-depth approach to company changes. Their aim is to guide us to making changes, navigating the transformation process, and ensuring that changes are accepted and put into practice. As stated, I have used such theories and models in changes, I have made within the company I work for, examples are within recruitment and the training of inexperienced staff, restructure and department changes, changes to internal tools we use, monthly progress reports and format changes made using a less complex model. All of which I have found to be effective within my job role, change will rarely be welcomed but by managing it properly can minimise negative reactions by choosing a change management model that functions and points us in the right direction of our desired outcome and onto the path of successful change.
2.3.1 Advantages of Transformational Leadership Given the rapid rate of change in organisations in today’s turbulent economic environment, it is crucial for leadership to be both flexible and adaptable. Given the uncertain environment within which organisations operate, the practice of transformational leadership style is vitally important as it will ensure the workforce is directed towards the future. It will also enable the workforce to think in new ways and become more creative and innovative which is imperative in todays ‘new world of work’ and digital economy within which organisations operate. Given the positive effects which this type of leadership brings on followers’, it leads to increased motivation and exceptionally performance.
DISCUSSING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE Lisa Thai HRMT-440 Colorado Technical University 4/18/2018 Business organizations in the industry are always experiencing changes in the business environment. This forces them to change their operations hence in order to coup with the changing business environment (Fletcher, 2004). The technology keeps on advancing hence the need for business enterprises to adopt the use of it in order to boosts its performance in the industry. Organizations that perform well in the industry starts to grow in size hence expanding their operations in the industry. The increase in size of a firm requires it to makes certain changes in its operations in order to incorporate the growth in its operations.
Unlike Lippitt’s change theory, Lewin emphasised on teams or work groups to bring about change. The reason being people in an organisation work in groups, and that individual behaviour will have to be conformed to the groups’ norms and fundamental practices (Burnes, 2009). “Unfreezing” is the stage to destabilize the current equilibrium so as to initiate change. According to Kurt Lewin’s Force Field Analysis (Lewin 1951), behaviour is a force in equilibrium and change will only occur when there is a disequilibrium in the force. The most important step for this stage is to identify the change focus, which in this case is the implementation of eIMR in the ED.
Abstract The strategic change cycle is one of the processes within strategic planning. This cycle is a ten-step process created to assist organizations in meeting their mandates, satisfying their missions, and constructing public value. “Strategic planning is intended to enhance an organization’s ability to think, act, and learn strategically” (Bryson & Alston, 2011). Introduction Strategic planning is “a deliberate, disciplined effort to produce fundamental decisions and actions that shape and guide what an organization (or other Entity) is, what it does, and why it does it” (Bryson & Alston, 2011).
Hence, leaders need to be prepared and manage readiness to the alteration by making an environment of honesty and transparency for their team as a successful implementation of the change is unlikely. Employees must be part of the change hence, they must to be told about the requirement of the change and be given a reward to motivate to embrace the change. If change be accepted by all recipients it can be implemented quickly and effectively. The leaders’ attitudes and behaviors have both positive and negative alterations on the change success. Therefore, leaders of organizations need to try and develop a more framing and shaping behavior, adding skills on themselves to change and motivate the subordinates towards the embracing the change.
The most significant theory that must be considered is as follows: Kotter’s Change Management Nowadays, due to the technological advancement and increasing competition organisations are quite keen to alter their strategies as per the requirements and necessity that might require imposing change within their firm as well. For that reason, the experts propose different models in order to assist the association to impose change successfully and Kotter’s Change Model is considered as best that should be considered by the organisation at the time if imposing change. However, the Kotter’s Model comprises eight key elements that are as follows: • Increase the urgency for change • Build a team dedicated to change • Create the vision for
The post office was experiencing serious economic turmoil and overall poor performance and as a result, the change generators ventured into a process of change management. Change management according to Lewin's Change Management Model states “Change Management is a broad discipline that involves ensuring change is implemented smoothly and with lasting benefits, by considering its wider impact on the organization and people within it. Each change initiative you manage, or encounter will have its own unique set of objectives and activities, all of which must be coordinated.” This model is divided into three (03) phases unfreezing, changing, and freezing. In the case these phases were adapted as Generating change, Implementation and Adoption.
Contingency theories put forth the idea that the success of a leader hinges on the specific situation at hand. A situation can be proven effective based on the leader or the leadership style attached. The factors that would determine this would include the task, the personality of the leader and the composition of the group that is meant to be led. Its basic assumption is that leadership-success or failure – is situational. There are a number of sub-theories that fall under the general contingency umbrella.
In one of my courses, social organizational psychology, it shaded light on organizational behaviors. In the class, there are many theories to improve well-being of the people in organization. To understand more about it and know how to apply those theories in real life organizational problem, I have a chance to interview my own mother about her problem in the work life. She works at PTT Public Company Limited, one of the most famous petroleum company in Thailand. It is the company which has large number of employees and contains many departments.
My experience in Change Management is very limited. The theoretical knowledge I have acquired during the first four weeks of this module has made me realize that transforming organizations is a difficult and complex task. I have read case studies mentioning the unique contribution of change leaders whose role is to talk to people’s hearts and minds. I have also understood how important is to reconcile conflicting interests and emergent tensions between top-down transformation initiatives and functional operations. Despite the widespread belief that managing change is tough, there is little agreement regarding the factors which influence change the most.
In this argument, I will be assessing the need for a change within the corporation of the Black Berry, Inc. I will also project a strategic methodological change plan, to accomplish the vision of the corporation. Also, a strategic change process, through the implementation of a change plan that will align itself with the vision of the BlackBerry, Inc. An analysis, to the role of the change agent and barriers to change; such as a lack of time, and, the fear of change in employees to the resistance of organizational change will also be examined. Assessing the need for a Change in the BlackBerry, Inc. Corporation. The BlackBerry, Inc. organization is in peril, losing its competitive advantage against the Apple, Inc.