Organizational changes and methods of addressing them are prevalent as we seek to stabilize and sustain transformation. It is dependent on how well the organization and people understand the need for the change and the process involved.
The concept of change management is familiar in most businesses today. However, the way businesses manage change and how successful they are at it, varies greatly depending on the nature of the business, the change and the people involved.
Defining Change Management
Change management is the application of a structured process and tools to enable individuals or groups to transition from a current state to a future state in order to achieve a desired outcome. When change management is carried out well, people feel engaged in the change process and work collectively toward a common objective. The outcomes are change projects that realize benefits and deliver results.
Understanding Change Management
Applying change management activities can be instrumental in realizing goals for planned and unplanned changes both internally and externally. It also helps diagnose problems associated with the transition before they become a crisis. Therefore, it is essential to first understand some of the theories and methodologies pertaining to change management.
A change management methodology is a key tool for managing change. It is a structured set of steps for planning and implementing organizational change. Like other methodologies, (for example, project management, business process re-engineering) change management provides a consistent framework for decision-making and guides the activities of the change leaders.
Conclusion
The concept of change management is familiar in most businesses today. However, the way businesses manage change and how successful they are at it, varies greatly depending on the nature of the business, the change, and the people involved. Change management is the application of a structured process and tools to enable individuals or groups to transition from a current state to a future state in order to achieve a desired outcome. When change management is carried out well, people feel engaged in the change process and work collectively towards a common objective. The outcomes are change projects that realize benefits and deliver results.