Here are 7 helpful (not easy) steps.
Step 1: Know change is necessary
Step 2: Create the vision to focus all efforts in the desired direction
Step 3: Form an empowered improvement team with decision-making power. Hand them the new vision.
Step 4: Communicate the new vision to the entire organization.
Step 5: Establish a very real sense of urgency.
Step 6: Empower others to act on the vision
· Remove obstacles
· Change systems and structures to align with the new vision
· Encourage risk-taking and non-traditional / innovative ideas (out of the box) ideas
Step 7: Plan for and create short-term wins.
· Plan for visible performance improvements
· Create these improvements, make them happen
· Celebrate successes!
· Recognize and reward employees involved in the improvements
Step 8: Institutionalize the new approaches.
· Articulate the connection between the new behaviors and success.
· Develop the means to ensure leadership development and succession.
For more information, contact Ken
K. H. Little Consulting Services
Kenneth H. Little, MA
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