The Dogma of Moving Minds: Managing Transition |
Curiosity, complacency, optimism, anger, loyalty,
denial, paranoia, and inspiration are not what leaders
discuss or plan for when embarking on organizational
changes – but they frequently find these emotions are
reality. We often speak in terms of strategy,
alignments, gap analyses, SWOT reviews, processes, and
project details, forgetting that there is a human
element involved in any change effort – an element that
can positively or negatively affect your transition
program.
An effective transition program helps mitigate these
issues and increases opportunities for success. Managing
the transition process can ensure that necessary changes
are identified and used to control how the transition
will happen, effectively reducing its overall impact and
increasing the effectiveness of the change strategy. In
addition, with a transition management program,
companies can understand and address resistance,
increase strategic awareness, and arm employees with the
tools to succeed.
This article discusses the need for a transition
management process and outlines some of the critical
factors for successful program implementation. pdf |