Transformation from bug to butterfly!
Transforming a business is fraught with risk. Just look at the UK and EU in the middle of Brexit negotiations! here are a few steps that can be taken to avoid catastrophe:
1. Decision-making cannot be done by rigid hierarchies with a ‘top down’ approach. All levels of the enterprise have to be involved and canvassed for ideas.
2. Avoid rivalry between change leaders (see UK Conservative Party!)
3. The big picture might be too big. Break down projects into smaller, achievable steps. This allows ‘quick wins’ the be celebrated while moving to the (as yet) distant goals.
4. CEO has to champion the process. Passivity in the leadership is the kiss of death. One of the key roles is:
5. Secure internal buy-in. No one should be saying “why are we doing this?”, half way through the project.