Mastering Change: A Leader's Guide To Navigating Organizational Transformation
PeopleTek News, Saturday, March 23rd, 2024
Change and the unknown often go hand in hand. Change is often resisted. Why? Comfort levels no longer exist, impacts may or may not be known, and job security is often a factor.
When communicating change, our message must be clear as to:
- Why the change is occurring
- The anticipated benefits
- Who will be impacted, and how
- The timeline for implementation
- How results will be measured
- Why the change supports the vision of the organization
Dr. John Kotter, Harvard professor, author, and leadership consultant, shares that as leaders we must motivate our teams by communicating our strategy and vision for all changes, and he provides an 8 Step process for implementing change: