Title: Analysing the Impact of a new working business model on Change Management
Brief: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of remote work arrangements for many businesses. Companies had to quickly adapt to remote work models, implementing virtual collaboration tools, redefining workflows, and providing necessary support for employees to work from home effectively. This essay delves into the intricate relationship between this new way of working and effective change management strategies. It explores the challenges and opportunities associated with transitioning to this alternative work arrangement within organizations.
Change management is a structured approach to transitioning individuals, teams, and organisations from the current state to a desired future state. It involves planning, communication, stakeholder engagement, and addressing resistance to ensure a smooth adoption of new initiatives. Implementing a new way of working represents a significant departure from the conventional work model and requires careful change management considerations.
*Note*: I will supply you with in-class notes, and previously work done to provide context on YELP( They are a2a and a2b attached)
Challenges and Considerations:
Communication and Transparency: Effective communication is paramount during a transition to a new working model. Employees must understand the rationale behind the change, the benefits it offers, and how it aligns with the organization’s goals. Transparent communication addresses concerns, dispels misconceptions, and fosters a sense of involvement among employees.
Stakeholder Engagement: Engaging key stakeholders, including employees, managers, and leadership, is crucial to garnering support for the change. Involving these stakeholders in the decision-making process and addressing their needs and perspectives can enhance buy-in and mitigate resistance.
Managing Resistance: Resistance to change is a natural human response. Some employees might be skeptical about the feasibility of maintaining productivity within a compressed work schedule. Change management strategies should include opportunities for open dialogue, addressing concerns, and providing evidence of successful implementation in other organizations.
Introduction – Explain what change management is and why it is important for business organisation as an area that could lead to further success. Also, introduce the specific scenario of a new way of working and mention the company you will be using.
Main Body – Get into the specifics of the impact of this change to key stakeholders and practices. Moreover, how top management led this process. Did they come up against resistance, and if yes from which key stakeholders? Was the whole process a success or a failure? And explain why.
Conclusions – Summarise your key findings from this piece of research.
List of references in an alphabetical order.
The expected word count is 2,000 words. You are only allowed 10% more or 10% less of the expected word count. Submission deadline is the 18th of June.
You must do your own work and avoid plagiarising at all cost. Please ensure that every part you have read from a book or an official website is paraphrased and in text references provided accurately using APA system.
