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.