It isn’t the changes that do you in, it’s the transitions (and they aren’t necessarily the same thing). Because whilst change is situational, transition is actually a psychological process – and getting your employees through those two processes is critical if you want to realise sustainable change results.
Now whilst this may sound simple – it’s not necessarily that easy – because this is really about embedding change in each of the seven elements of human and business performance (yes – the McKinsey 7S Model again). Basically this is where the ‘rubber hits the road’ and it requires a very diligent and comprehensive approach.
Solutions for Transition
Our approach to managing transitions is loosely based on a proven three-phase model proposed by William Bridges – it’s a simple yet effective model that has stood the test of time across a variety of change contexts. The Change Works provides expert consulting services to help you deliver the following:
- CHANGE IMPACT & READINESS – identifying human and business transition challenges and opportunities
- CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT – building the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for sustainable change
- ORGANISATION ALIGNMENT – mechanisms for anchoring desired changes, delivering benefits and results
This set of service offerings are designed to embed the new changes in your organisation – and if not done correctly it’s possible that things will slip back to where they were previously. And it’s often where inexperienced change practitioners either leave the table or go off to their next consulting gig, to focus on window dressing at best.
In our experience Organisation Development and Change is much, much more than that……and we are committed to building your capability for delivering real and lasting change. Now would that be of interest to you?
Capability for Change
We believe that you can’t outsource accountability for organisational change – it’s really that simple.
But you can partner with a competent service provider with a proven track record in working with people (at all levels) to make real change happen. Someone who understands how to balance the ‘hard’ and the ‘soft’ aspects of change and committed to generously sharing this expertise with others.
Additionally, we offer an accelerated solutions toolkit developed over many years of consulting engagements – combined with significant experience and credentials in the areas of process facilitation, accelerated learning and generative coaching – to deliver leading edge expertise in building your capability for change.
Please contact us to understand how The Change Works can assist you in meeting your greatest challenges today.
