Change doesn’t come when employees inside the organization are told to do something new or different. Behaviors do not change as a result of the latest training session or the mission statement that hangs on the wall.
Who are you striving to be and what is the road to success? Whether it is a Lean Program, an ERP Implementation, or some other Continuous Improvement initiative, effective change management is necessary. When properly executed, it provides the basis on which a company can redefine its culture and set forth the foundation that allows it to become a strong, profitable, and scalable business with a clear path to excellence.
Less than 20% of those seeking sustainable change succeed. Reaching out to a trusted business improvement partner to realize their full potential has become a natural response for many North American businesses. Engaging with a professional organization that has a proven track record increases the success factor to over 60%.
Sustainment begins when employees inside the organization begin doing “something different” and understanding how it is improving both their working environment and the company’s overall performance.
Change must be ongoing and sustainable to succeed. It only takes hold when employees continue to do “something different” over time while consistently looking for new improvements. Achieving a culture change within an organization involves deliberate, intentional steps that start an honest assessment of the current operations and culture. They include:
During our 20-plus years of experience, we have learned a lot from the successes and failures of manufacturing companies attempting to implement small and large-scale change initiatives without the support of an external facilitator. Download this Guide to the Top 10 biggest lesson’s we have learned that Enable Successful Change Initiatives.
Employee engagement leads to motivated workers with higher levels of satisfaction.
Employee satisfaction leads to higher enthusiasm in their role, and decreased turnover.
Employee retention and enthusiasm lead to increased efficiencies and productivity.
Increased efficiencies and productivity lead to higher profit and a stable employee working environment.
When employees are engaged in their work, projects are completed on time. This makes for happier, more loyal customers and long-term business.
