Change Management Blog
The Challenges of Implementing Change Management in the GCC Region
September 11, 2019
Talal I. El-Assaad: Specialized Change Management Expertise
Time to Read: 1 Min
Only a certain amount can be accomplished in a workweek. It can be challenging to finish everything that needs to be done because of tight deadlines, important tasks, and an expanding list of priorities. Making modifications introduces more tiers of complexity to the equation. But don’t worry. It doesn’t have to be stressful to manage change throughout your entire organization. It can be beneficial to use the proper procedures, tools, and Change Management advisors. Let’s look at some of the biggest obstacles to overcome.
Lack of executive backing and sponsorship in action:
Many Corporate leaders are unaware of their responsibilities in Change Management, the tools needed, or the motivation behind the change. This misperception causes a lack of consistency in the organization’s communication, visibility, and transparency. Executive sponsorship also causes waning support once the change is implemented, a general lack of support for the change, and infrequent participation. The biggest challenge is this. Poor sponsorship can impede and postpone progress in much the same way that ineffective sponsorship can deactivate and demobilize an organization. Employees take a sponsor’s absence or inactivity as a sign of the initiative’s importance or lack thereof.
Only a certain amount can be accomplished in a workweek. It can be challenging to finish everything that needs to be done because of tight deadlines, important tasks, and an expanding list of priorities. Making modifications introduces more tiers of complexity to the equation. But don’t worry. It doesn’t have to be stressful to manage change throughout your entire organization. It can be beneficial to use the proper procedures, tools, and Change Management advisors. Let’s look at some of the biggest obstacles to overcome.
Lack of executive backing and sponsorship in action:
Many Corporate leaders are unaware of their responsibilities in Change Management, the tools needed, or the motivation behind the change. This misperception causes a lack of consistency in the organization’s communication, visibility, and transparency. Executive sponsorship also causes waning support once the change is implemented, a general lack of support for the change, and infrequent participation. The biggest challenge is this. Poor sponsorship can impede and postpone progress in much the same way that ineffective sponsorship can deactivate and demobilize an organization. Employees take a sponsor’s absence or inactivity as a sign of the initiative’s importance or lack thereof.
Misalignment resulted from ineffective communication:
Confusion and misalignment for groups affected by the shift become a problem without good communication—that which is transparent raises awareness and aligns with company goals. Starting with chosen senders, effective communication throughout transformation is possible. Leaders at the top of the organization should communicate the shift to the workforce on a business level. Employees want their immediate supervisor to interact with them regarding personal messages about the change, such as answers to “What’s in it for me?” questions.
Resistance brought on by a lack of solution support and buy-in:
Because they don’t understand the change and are afraid of the “unknown,” those who show little engagement and are unwilling to accept new procedures are most likely to fight it. These workers are content with their current setups and don’t generally want to implement the adjustments. Resistance is closely related to affected individuals’ and groups’ failure to comprehend the commercial justifications for a change. Any effective Change Management endeavor must start with getting people on board with the change, and this has been a core value of the Change Management advisors since its beginning. Sharing a convincing “why” for the change upfront will help create buy-in.
A lack of resources and knowledge for Change Management:
Acquisition of the resources and budget required for success is made more challenging by a lack of understanding of what Change Management is and the benefits it provides to the business. Because they don’t understand the benefits of Change Management in these situations, leadership and front-line managers are hesitant to allocate funds or employees to a project. Change Management is not something that can be done “off the side of a desk” or in one person’s leisure time. Meeting project goals and efficient resourcing for Change Management tasks have been proven to be strongly correlated. Change Management needs to be resourced in accordance with the following criteria in order to achieve successful adoption and usage, realize the advantages of a change, and prevent the cost of not changing.
Resistive to change attitudes and cultures:
Lower performance, less trust, and less involvement occur within the organization as a result of a history of failed changes, the existence of silos, and resistant behaviors. Individual priorities, disruptive thinking, and resistance to change are fostered by a culture that is filled with negative attitudes and internal politics. To change the organization’s general culture and environment, employee mindsets must first change. An organization’s culture may encourage resistance to change and Change Management due to the complexity of the situation or a history of failed changes. A change-resistant culture can also be shaped by internal politics, bad behavior control, and individual ambitions.
As you begin your journey to change success, being aware of the most typical challenges practitioners have during change will help you foresee and avoid stumbling blocks. Contact ProClipse Consultancy, the most effective Change Management advisor, right now if you need additional assistance with how you may advance your knowledge of Change Management.