A survey by McKinsey & Company found that 80% of organizations have experienced some form of transformation in the past five years, yet only a third of these initiatives have been successful
Susan Peppercorn & Tony Martignetti
Takeaways of Note:
4 Strategies to help guide your team through transition:
1- Communicate the “why” clearly & authentically – more than one-time, one-way. Leaders should:
- Listen to team’s thoughts on the transition to address immediate concerns;
- Confirm each individual’s understanding;
- Create opportunities for the message to resonate with everyone.
2- Acknowledge the emotional impact – leaders must focus on empathy & support:
- help address employees’ immediate emotional distress;
- turn challenges into growth potential.
3- Cultivate ownership & involvement – can drive innovation and increase the probability of successful outcomes.
- Involve team in decision-making;
- Solicit their input on implementation strategies,
- Delegate responsibilities accordingly.
4- Prepare your team for future changes – embrace continuous evolution & collective achievement…
- Champion continuous learning and adaptation;
- Emphasize the importance of systems thinking, shared vision, and team learning;
- Invest in the development of your team