Understanding Organizational Change
Maximizing workplace performance through organizational change is simply about helping people change the way they work. Change is about a fundamental transition in the relationship between people and work - it extends to where we work, how we work, who we work for, and what we work for.
Some things to consider as you begin the change process:
- Structural and technical changes alone will not result in effective and competitive organizations - the “human factor” must be considered.
- Employees want answers to these fundamental questions: Why are we all here? What are we really trying to accomplish? Why does it matter? How can I make a difference? Can someone tell me when I am making a difference? What's in it for me?
- Experience shows people do not resist change, but they do resist having revolutionary changes imposed upon them. Often, people fear losing control of their work lives.
- A “one-size-fits-all” approach to change programs never works - different people respond and contribute to change differently.
- An effective organizational change program honors differences. It supports employees by providing specific steps, strategies, and management styles for mobilizing different groups of people.
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