How to help the IT department reduce cost by quantifying and demonstrating better performance
We are a nation moving towards a digital world, and with the continuous growth in technology - and thanks to ecommerce - most industries operate their business inside a circuit of globalised market systems. It is difficult now to even imagine a world in which IT did not exist, and everything was done by hand. Thank goodness for change.
Change Management in the Supply Chain
For as long as we have known, the business environment has seen change resulting in an increase in the need to make corresponding changes in the businesses system. Many businesses who are slow - or fail in their endeavour to implement change - often get left behind, which can in some cases be detrimental to their survival.
How leaders can help change management run smoothly
Research informs us that the odds are against change management being successful. But there are some tried and tested methods we know make it work. Many organisations are looking to make a change, in order to create new beneficial operational ways to conduct their business. Leadership plays an important role in this, and can help with the smooth running of change.
Merging two distinct organisational cultures
Organisational mergers are not always easy. Being able to unify them can be quite tricky. Often issues can arise when it comes to merging company culture. The key to this is ensuring that the two cultures - however distinct they may be - become one, however this may be harder than you think. Mergers are arising more often than ever for many reasons, most commonly to give companies a good chance of survival, but also to get ahead of the competition.
6 steps to engaging employees through challenging times of corporate change
Corporate change can be very stressful and uncertain for all those involved. Understanding the importance of the role your employees need to play is hugely important. Having everyone on board with the change and striving for the overall aim is key to success. Engaging your employees through the most challenging times can be very difficult if you are not prepared for it.
Change management in the supply chain
For as long as we have known, the business environment has seen change resulting in an increase in the need to make corresponding changes in the businesses system. Many businesses who are slow - or fail in their endeavour to implement change - often get left behind, which can in some cases be detrimental to their survival.
Merging company culture – How to manage two companies coming together
Often, companies will join forces. The marketplace today lends itself to this, because some companies are finding the only way they can survive is by adding value, and so executives are pursuing mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures at an increasingly popular pace. That said, companies have lost value for shareholders.
Thinking about shifting to a product and platform technology operating model?
Have you ever come across the term product and platform technology operating model? If not, you should be aware that it is rapidly taking over from the more well known models that are associated with projects linked to function driven IT delivery.
Why story-telling is important for Business Change
Storytelling is an incredible tool. Powerful minds continue to tell us stories to strengthen and celebrate existing cultures within our society. Stories have the ability to provide continuity in our lives, and convey a sense of history and heritage.
How Agile and Change Management fit together
In these difficult times, many businesses have seen more disruption than they’ve ever known. This has highlighted an urgency for change in many ways. Across the business world, initiatives are being put in place, and for many these cannot come soon enough. Lots of businesses are holding on by a thread in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, with many knuckling down and holding on tight for an unpredictable amount of time.
Successful Change Management using Kotter’s Change Management Model
Whether you're considering a system-wide company change or something a few degrees smaller, it’s natural to feel intimidated or uneasy by the potential challenges that might involve. There aren’t many people out there who like change.
What can go wrong in a Change Initiative if testing isn’t done right?
Are you having a hard time measuring the effectiveness of business change initiatives? If so, rest assured testing is something even many businesses have difficulty executing correctly.