cameron and green making-sense-of-change-management

RestructuringLearning from previous projects and best practiceClearly you do not have to reinvent the wheel when it comes to restructuring.Given the propensity for restructuring that most organizationshave, you and your colleagues will have a reservoir of knowledge as towhat has worked before. You will also know quite a lot about what hasnot worked! Now is the time to check back to see what the learnings arefrom previous change projects. If your organization has not formallyretained this knowledge, a requisite variety of managers and staff canquite easily generate such a list. We include an example list (see box). Theheadings are the central themes that emerged during the session. Thesewere the most relevant issues for the organization under review. Yoursmight well be different.In terms of best practice there are many resources: this book forexample, a wide range of literature, professional bodies and consultancyfirms. It is important to get the right balance between what has workedelsewhere and what will work in your organization. And there is no guaranteedformula for that.LEARNINGS FROM PREVIOUS CHANGE PROJECTSChange management/project managementPreparationUtilize previous learning from projects.Check for false assumptions.Always, always do a potential problem analysis.Look for design faults at an early stage and throughout.Significant top-level commitment.CommunicationInduction for all in the change.Ensure earliest possible involvement of stakeholders.Take the board with you.Ensure cohesion across organization.Harness energy and enthusiasm across organization.201