Key factors in change

• Organisational Culture:

  • The way employees and leaders perceive change and their willingness to embrace it can be influenced by the organisational culture within a business
  • How effectively change is communicated to employees is related to a businesses culture
  • A strong organisational culture can support employee engagement and ownership of change
  • Organisational culture can affect the adaptability of a business
• Size of the Organisation:

  • The size of a business can affect its ability to implement change
  • The larger the organisation, the more difficult it can be to communicate changes effectively
  • Larger businesses often have more resources available to support change initiatives such as financial resources and technology
• Pace of Change:

  • If the pace of change is too slow it can result in
  • A lack of adaptability and innovation
  • If the pace of change is too fast
  • It can create resistance from overwhelmed workers who feel unprepared and that they don't have enough time to adjust
• Resistance to Change:

  • Businesses attempting to implement change are likely to face resistance from a range of stakeholders
  • Employees
  • customers
  • owners
  • suppliers
• Managing resistance to change:

  • Clear communication is essential when introducing change in a business
  • Involving stakeholders in the change process can help to build buy-in and support for the change
  • Providing training and support will help employees adapt to the new changes and learn new skills and technologies
  • Identifying and address stakeholder concerns is vital