By Ruth Gray


Changes in the lives of individuals and organizations mainly occur in moments of crisis. In the absence of such crisis, the individuals and institutions would maintain their routine. This causes many parties to be rendered obsolete to the world and environment they are working in. It takes the guidance of a change management consulting firm to actualize the transformation you desire.

There are numerous models used in transforming individuals and organizations. Each of these models is guided by particular principles and designed to cater for specific needs. It will only be effective in certain areas. As such, you should choose the best model depending on your unique circumstances and the envisaged results.

The reason many organizations attempt to do things differently and fail is because of resistance. People want to continue with the routine that they have been used to. There also are emotional links to the existing patterns that are difficult to cut. Each situation will be different depending on the type of people you are dealing with, their number, work culture, logistics involved, complexity of the institution and time frame, among other factors. Even the budget and plans made will affect the rate of success.

Transformation always causes stress on different elements of the individual or organization. Some of the areas that experience stress include relationships, company culture, work enthusiasm, power structure, efficiency, office politics and organizational budget, among other factors. These are the pillars of your operations and determine the performance of your company. This means that they must also be affected by the actions you take from time to time.

It is possible to argue that you can change the above without involving a consultant. Few companies and organizations have managed, albeit with incredible struggle. Consultants have a broader view of the firm and its operations. They also do not have the attachment that would cause them to ignore elements of your firm that would cause discomfort. Their experience will also enable you to adapt strategies that have been tested elsewhere and therefore have a working pedigree.

The needs of different organizations and individuals vary based on their current position and future plans. In some cases, the structure needs to be changed. In others, it is people who need to move. This is where the discernment of a consultant is required. Consultants ensure that the right action is taken to avoid disappointment.

Leadership is the main ingredient wherever transformation is required. Consultants bring a hybrid of transformation and leadership that produces excellent results. This results in alteration of mindset and culture which moves the company to another level of operation. After all, change can rarely be brought by the same thinking that caused the trouble. The fresh input by consultants is what transforms organizations.

Success of any transformation journey is heavily reliant on resources available and timing. Full support by management is important to enable the organization to achieve desired targets. The new structure and routines must be given the opportunity and time to thrive. Provide a budget that sustains the transformation efforts to fruition.




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I am passionate about educating university students about money and careers, and have been doing so since 2007. I see the same confusion and mistakes being replicated every year. The way I help is through Save the Student. I'm always on the look out for new contributors, so get in touch if you're wanting to get involved! Aside from the site, my main interests are travelling, writing, photography, webdesign, sailing, football and cycling.

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