Think of an innovative company and explain how its ability to adapt has enabled the organization to remain competitive
2 Discussion Questions Innovations and Change Models
Discussion question #1
Think of an innovative company and explain how its ability to adapt has enabled the organization to remain competitive in its industry.
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Discussion Question #2
Read the article, “Are You Managing Change Or Leading It? (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.” Based on the information in the article, the author explains that change is inevitable. Which of the four things suggested to create a culture that is compatible with change do you believe is the most important and why? The author explained the importance of having a vision. How have your past leaders shared their vision for change with you? What could they have done differently to be more proactive to change?
Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.
Article below:
Are You Managing Change Or Leading It?
By: Jim Blasingame,
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every purpose under heaven.”
On its face, this well-known King Solomon wisdom, from the 3rd chapter of Ecclesiastes, delivers hopeful encouragement. But implicit in this passage is a somewhat hidden, and often troublesome paradox: A time for everything also implies nothing can be forever, and therefore, change is inevitable.
In the abstract, we accept the reality of change, but in practice we regard it like the medicine we know we need, but don’t want to take. And knowing change is inevitable doesn’t make the pill any sweeter.
In the marketplace, it was challenging enough to implement a change when we had the expectation of not having to do it again anytime soon. But in the 21st century, the bitter pill of change has acquired an unfortunate new characteristic: a frighteningly short duration.
Organizations that enjoy consistent success will make change an abiding element in their business model, rather than an intrusion to “the way we’ve always done things.” They’ll create a culture and environment where change can occur whenever necessary, without creating a casualty list.
Rick Maurer, author of “Beyond the Wall of Resistance,” conducted a survey of organizations that have implemented change. He identified four things they did to create a culture compatible with change.
1. Make a strong case.
Maurer found that “when change was successful, 95% of the stakeholders saw a compelling need to change.” Change must be accompanied by evidence of its importance. If you can’t make the case, perhaps it’s not the right thing to do — yet.
2. Establish the vision.
Maurer’s research indicates 71% of successful changes happened “when people understood the vision of the project.” Stakeholders should see the long-term benefits of change.
3. Sustain the changes.
The primary reason for failure, Maurer found, was “inability to sustain the change.” Sustaining change isn’t a sprint; it’s a marathon that must endure pressure from many sources and may be the greatest test of leadership.
4. Anticipate maintenance.
Successful managers recognize that it’s not in the nature of change to be self-perpetuating.
Finally, behavioral studies have established that when something positive (or negative) is expected, that’s what is likely to happen. It’s called the Pygmalion Effect and it can be very powerful, either way.
Change will happen. And if we expect something positive, it probably will be.
Write this on a rock…Don’t just manage change – lead it.
Jim Blasingame is one of the world’s leading experts on small business and entrepreneurship. He is the creator and award-winning host of the nationally syndicated radio program, The Small Business Advocate® Show. In addition to his weekly columns, Jim is the author of two books; Small Business is like a Bunch of Bananas and Three Minutes to Success.
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