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Change initiative stalls due to resistance and unclear roles

Background

A change initiative (e.g. reorganisation / new responsibilities) gave rise to uncertainty, resistance and delays in implementation. Management and staff had differing views on objectives and areas of responsibility.

Challenge

The project made sense from a technical point of view, but its practical implementation failed due to a lack of clarity regarding roles, poor communication and a lack of direction.

HOLSTEIN:CONSULT’s approach

The first step was to identify the root causes: whether they lay in the structure of the project, in management communication or in the organisation’s capacity to adapt.
Building on this, a change management consultancy programme was developed, supplemented where necessary by measures for leadership development or team development.

Result / Effect

Roles and responsibilities became clearer, communication more focused, and day-to-day implementation reached a good level of consistency. The change programme gained in commitment and appeal.

Suitable power: 

Change management consultancy