Good intentions are not enough: around 70% of all change processes in companies fail.
This is often due to a lack of support from management.
Successful change comes from the inside – it must be supported by everyone involved.
Three pillars for success:
- Management level on board:
The top management must actively support the transformation process and set an example for change. - Managers as designers:
Change management skills are essential. Leading, planning, communicating and acting as a role model – these skills make all the difference. - Involve employees:
The need for change must be communicated clearly and transparently. Only those who understand the purpose can and will play an active role in shaping it.
Tips for implementation:
Deal constructively with resistance:
Instead of exerting pressure, seek dialogue and take concerns seriously.
Think about technical and adaptive change in equal measure:
Implementing new systems is only part of the challenge. People must support and actively shape the change.
Honest and positive communication:
Open information and transparent objectives create trust and promote motivation.
Keep the profit in focus:
Clearly communicate the benefits of change for the company and its employees.
Train driver instead of controller:
Actively shape the change and take employees along on the journey.
Get all stakeholders on board:
From the management level to the teams – everyone must pull in the same direction.
Consider your own needs:
Change processes are demanding. Take care of your mental and emotional health.
Maintain an overview:
Regular reflection and adjustment of the course are necessary to achieve the goal.
Successful change requires leadership with vision, communication at eye level and the active involvement of everyone. With the right mindset and the right strategies, companies can shape the transformation and master the challenges of the future.
Do you want further information? Check out here the article from Gudrun Happich.
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