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OVERCOMING INERTIA
Glen Moore
Saint Petersburg College
Objectives
Embracing change in order to remain competitive in the 21st century.
Understanding methods of implementing change.
Foreseeing results possible through efficient implementation of change
Types of Changes Affecting Organizations
Technological Environmental Internal
Machines Laws Policies
Computers Taxes Procedures
Automation Economic Trends Personnel
Processes Competition Management
New raw materials Social Trends Budget Planning
Equipment Consumer Trends Restructuring of jobs
Model for Leading Change
Anchor new approaches in the culture
Consolidate gains and produce more change
Generate Short term wins
Empower broad-based action
Communicate the change vision
Develop a vision and strategy
Create a guiding coalition
Establish a sense of urgency
Reference PageKotter, J. (1996). Harvard Business School Press.
Employee Response Model pg
Request made or directive issued
to employee (CHANGE)
Employee considers effect
of change on self
Employee Responds
Very negative
Neutral
Very positive
Opposition
Acceptance
Commitment
Reference PageBerry, W. (February 1983) Overcoming Resistance to Change.
Supervisory management.
Characteristics of a Strong Corporation Organizational members share clear values
and beliefs about how to succeed in their business.
Organizational members agree on which beliefs about how to succeed are most important.
Different parts of the organization have similar beliefs about how to succeed.
The rituals of day-to-day organizational life are well organized and consistent with company goals. Reference Page
Deal, T., Kennedy, A. (1982). Corporate Cultures: The Rites and Rituals of Corporate Life.
Conclusion
Managing change is essential to the continued growth and success of an organization
Proper measures taken to execute change ensure an effective transition
If change is embraced, the upside can be increased productivity and competitiveness.
References
Berry, W. (February 1983) Overcoming Resistance to Change.
Supervisory management. Deal, T., Kennedy, A. (1982). Corporate
Cultures: The Rites and Rituals of Corporate Life.
Kotter, J. (1996). Harvard Business School Press.