Frequently Asked Questions

Provide examples of factors that need to be taken into consideration when developing a business plan

External factors

  • Tight labor market for professionals in sales
  • Entrance into the market of a new competitor
  • Worsening labor relations environment
  • Changes in government
  • Threat of unrest and rise in crime rate

Internal

  • Employees unclear about roles, standards and objectives
  • High attrition rates among 5-10 year technical workforce
  • Several union agreements due for renewal
  • Aging manufacturing equipment

Why have Organization Design?

Organization design ensures

  • Economic and efficient performance
  • Accountability of individuals and groups
  • Effective leadership, co-ordination and monitoring
  • Flexibility to respond to change
  • Development of future leadership
  • Social satisfaction of people in the organization

What is Organization Design?

Organization Design is the Search for Coherence or Fit between:

  • Vision - Goals and Strategy
  • Mission - Purpose and Processes
  • Human - Resources Alignment and Development

Most Common Failures leaders make when executing a change?

  • Not retaining key talent (managers or employees)
  • Assuming those good at the status quo are necessarily good at managing change
  • Avoiding bad news or making promises that you can’t keep
  • Relying just on the old communication system to carry the freight
  • Underestimating the communication requirements, or bypassing key stakeholders
  • Underestimating employee re-orientation and re-skilling requirements

Why Manage Change?

  • Increase probability of achieving desired result
  • Increase possibility of sustaining change
  • Build capability for further change
  • Gain competitive advantage by
    • Generating change quicker than competitors
    • Capturing the prize at lower cost

What do I need to do to manage myself successfully through a Change?

Ask yourself the following questions -

  • Do I clearly understand the purpose behind the changes?
  • Have I identified the new knowledge & skills I will need?
  • Do I have a clear picture of what the future will look like?
  • Am I satisfied with the new part that I will play?
  • Do I have a ‘game plan’ - do I have clear objectives?
  • Do I know where I can get help in accomplishing my objectives?

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