Change Management across borders
A Change process that really works
Organisational changes are often thought out in the finest detail. Project Management Boards plan systems, procedures, structures and communication channels. Despite all this preparation, sometimes things do not go according to plan. Trying to stick to procedures among growing departmental tensions can be a costly exercise for the company.
In order for change to be smoothly implemented, the employees have to understand the reasons behind it and actively embrace it. For this to occur, it is crucial to take people's fears, questions and apprehension seriously. It is also important to take the social dynamic of the organisation as well as the communication and training needs into consideration. Not forgetting the desired behavioural change you want to achieve to make sure it really happens.
People and the organisation are our key focus in International Change Management. We use a systemic approach which enables the organisation to find it´s own strength from within and the employees, wherever they work, to accept and live the new "rules".
In the context of Change Management at an international level, the task is even more delicate. The risk of misunderstanding is high and can endanger the success of your projects. This is the very reason that change management requires our involvement at all levels of the organisation. Geographical distances and cultural differences can cause complications. Often resistance to change can be difficult to recognise and people's reaction in turn can be wrongly interpreted.
We specialise in change management following mergers and acquisitions, integration of company cultures, restructuring and the implementation of new technology.
We take a systematic approach to the change, looking at all its component parts to build a full picture of the organisation. With your assistance, we identify the key triggers to bring about the necessary changes and achieve long term success. In other words, we help you to achieve a winning formula.
Examples of what we can do for you:
- Design a creative change architecture to reach all levels
- Set up and train a network of international change agents
- Define the desired behavioural changes and appropriate measures
- Coach senior management
- Conduct intercultural trainingif necessary
- Follow up with virtual international teams that will be highly impacted by change
The overall content of the package will be designed to suit your needs and objectives from the methods used to the implementation.
If you require further information on international sustainable change, contact us.
" This international project has a main focus on intercultural differences, developing international networks and facilitating collaborative working. During the last 12 months she has demonstrated the utmost integrity and professionalism whilst assisting with some of the sensitive aspects of this change programme. I value her international experience as she adds a wealth of experience to my project, not to mention that she is a pleasure to work with! I would have no hesitations in recommending Drissia to any organisation which is undertaking complex organisational change and transformation."
Suzanne Price, Corporate Development, UK Business Transformation Manager, RWE IT, Worcester