Keep Change on the Right Track

Are you taking part in a business initiative that involves substantial change? If so, you’ll be interested in what two experience corporate veterans say are four of the most common problems that can derail a change effort.

Lack of employee support. If there aren’t enough people who buy into it and believe it’s necessary, you’re in trouble.

Underestimating the time and resources required.It takes a lot of time, energy, and sometimes money to provide employees the necessary “equipment” whether it be software or negotiation skills.

Insufficient infrastructure.Your HR systems and other infrastructure will be put to the test.

Even when your change process appears to be moving along nicely, it can still get stymied if there are no signs of progress. There needs to be some level of urgency to the situation to gather enough momentum for the effort to succeed.

SOURCE: Collaborative Change: Improving Organizational Performance, V. Gelinas and Roger G. James.