Leadership: Initating Change
As a leader it can be difficult to initiate change. Often times in the process of change comments such as, "We tried that before and it did not work," or "No one will want to do that" arise. These comments can sometimes be correct because the method used to initiate change can sometimes force the attempt at change to fail. Many times attempts at change fail to incorporate seven certain keys to successful changes.
First, there has to be a clear need for change. Second, the objectives of the change must be clearly stated. Third, group participation to clarify the changes might be needed. Fourth, broad guidelines to achieve the objectives must be stated. Fifth, details of a change that will most affect a group should be left to that group. Sixth, state the expected rewards from the change. Seventh, reward those who helped in the change (Tucker pg 339).
If an organization follows these key parts it should be possible for them to make productive changes.
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