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Business Management - Processes for effective change management:
implementation

Implementation

Now management is able to proceed in its attempt to successfully implement
the proposed changes in policies and procedures. Management will need to
follow a number of steps if the process is to be successful:

* firstly, management will need to unlock the current position of the
organisation; the culture of the organisation must be that employees and
management are prepared to commit themselves to the proposed changes and
that they are in a frame of mind which will see the implementation phase
readily accepted by them

* secondly, management will need to implement their preferred strategy by
use of their action plan; this stage may need to take place at the same
time as current work practices are being carried out - a 'dual' system may
need to be operated by employees and management for a specified period of
time

* finally, the revised or altered policy will need to be locked again;
the change process will continue along its designated path and support for
the changes will be provided to employees and management along the way;
management will need to recognise that change in today's organisations is
never static and that the 'locked' stage never really exists - the key must
always be ready to be turned and the door of change and opportunity opened

It can be seen that the management of the change process is a very complex
and crucial part of the day-to-day operations of any organisation and the
daily routines and tasks of any manager. Leadership within this process is
critical if the organisation is to survive and to achieve its long and
short-term objectives. Equally as important is the stewardship and
management of the resources, work practices and structures of the
organisation during any change process.

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