01.ORGANIZATION CHANGE MANAGEMENT

 Organization Change Management






What is change management?


“Change management is the systematic approach and application of knowledge, tools and resources to deal with change. It involves defining and adopting corporate strategies, structures, procedures and technologies to handle changes in external conditions and the business environment (shrm.org, 2022).

According to (Villanova University, 2019) When a company undergoes a major transformation, it must go through a period of adjustment as workers and management adjust to their new responsibilities and work surroundings. Change management is a system of planning, analysis, and execution that aims to minimize short- and long-term disruption while guaranteeing a smooth transition.

Organizations frequently need to execute enterprise wide changes impacting their processes, products, and people to stay up with a continually expanding business landscape. In today's corporate world, change is unavoidable. It may be challenging, and individuals frequently oppose it. However, in order to foster an agile working culture, businesses need take a methodical approach to big change management. Experts in organizational development have devised strategies for successfully navigating change.

As described by (Villanova University, 2019) organizations can use change management to reduce the negative consequences of considerable organizational change. Whether these negative impacts are felt to a greater or lesser extent depends on the scope of the shift. If not adequately handled, change can disrupt workers' processes, lower morale, lower product quality, and result in client loss. Assessing the human effect of change and developing measures to support a seamless transition to new work duties is a fundamental task of an HR professional.

Human resources team members should be included in major organizational changes from the beginning, and they can aid by influencing the following:

Improving employees' understanding of change.

Increasing communication between management and employees.  

Identifying and mitigating risks.

Enhancing employee satisfaction.

Boosting trust between management and employees.

Improving employee skills and proficiency through change-related training initiatives.

(Villanova University, 2019)


According to (Browning, 2015) Employee opposition, inadequate preparation, and misunderstanding are all factors that contribute to most organizational reforms failing. Organizational opposition, rather than technical or operational obstacles, is nearly twice as likely to cause change projects to fail, according to research.

Companies who are able to effectively manage change can acquire significant advantages over their competitors, leading to even greater success. When done correctly, change management may lessen employee confusion about how the change will affect them, lower the risk of productivity loss, and engage or re-engage the company's workforce.

As stated by (Browning, 2015) “Companies who want to successfully lead employees through adoption of an organizational change must follow a systematic, proactive approach that incorporates four primary steps: overcoming resistance, engaging employees, implementing change in phases and communicating the change.”


References

Browning, S. M., 2015. tlnt.com. [Online] 

Available at: https://www.tlnt.com/four-steps-to-effective-change-management-for-hr/

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shrm.org, 2022. shrm.org. [Online] 

Available at: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-samples/toolkits/pages/managingorganizationalchange.aspx#:~:text=Change%20management%20is%20the%20systematic,conditions%20and%20the%20business%20environment.

[Accessed 07 04 2022].

Villanova University, 2019. villanovau.com. [Online] 

Available at: https://www.villanovau.com/resources/hr/organizational-change-management-in-hr/

[Accessed 07 04 2022].

Comments

  1. Saugi DissanayakeApril 23, 2022 at 12:32 AM

    This is time consuming methodology that needs to change in line with the changes in modern world. This methodology simply affects the groth of the organization's existence and the advancement off the employees .it also generate new job opportunities and promotions . But this will come at a huge cost and long term process . Its takes time for existing employees to adapt to a change in management.

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  2. Achinda GamageApril 25, 2022 at 2:04 PM

    As you describe above, Change management is defined as the methods and manners in which a company describes and implements change within both its internal and external processes. This includes preparing and supporting employees, establishing the necessary steps for change, and monitoring pre- and post-change activities to ensure successful implementation.

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  3. Anuradha Charuni RathnayakeMay 7, 2022 at 10:24 AM


    Simply put, OCM addresses the people's side of change management. Changing a systematic approach to OCM is useful when individuals across an organization need to learn new behaviors and skills. It is important for companies to manage any organizational change as effectively as possible. Managing a successful organizational change can boost morale among employees and enrich positive teamwork and jobs.

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  4. K.DulanjaleeMay 27, 2022 at 9:26 AM

    Effective organisational change management helps a firm to remain in a continual state of evolution while also facilitating periods of broad business change, allowing employees to stay engaged and productive as new technology or procedures are implemented.

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  5. SudarshanaMay 27, 2022 at 1:28 PM


    Change Management Obstacles
    Lack of executive support and active sponsorship.
    Lack of effective communication led to misalignment.
    Lack of change buy-in and solution support created resistance.
    Limited knowledge and resources for change management.
    Change-resistant culture and attitude

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  6. Saugi DissanayakeMay 27, 2022 at 9:45 PM

    organization, the focus should be on the future growth and survival of the organization as well as the well-being of the employees. and have a good monitoring system to get the result.

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  7. Rumesh AbeyrathneMay 28, 2022 at 1:00 AM

    In human resource management context, changes in the organization can mean that the HR department has to deal with staffing issues. When an organization is growing quickly, it may need to hire more people. This means that HR may need to focus on expanding its recruiting base or changing the way it pays workers to get more talented people.

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