Most businesses are in a perpetual state of change, whether they realize it or not. Often to the chagrin of many professionals, change does NOT have to be a hefty, sweeping organizational shift that alters the processes or procedures beyond recognition (although that is certainly an option). In fact, change comes in a variety of sizes and levels of urgency.
The catalyst for change may be a reaction to an immediate issue, technological advancements, local or global economic influences, competitive pressures, or simply business evolution.
The way we manage change, however, can be the difference between achieving our desired outcomes for the change or an outright mess that causes an even bigger problem, not the least of which could be loss of employees.
So how can you manage change for optimal results?
Simply follow the steps into successful change adoption.