Transformational change is an attitude or mind-set to making strategic decisions that ultimately deliver long-lasting success. To be clear, it’s not about incremental or routine changes, which may improve existing processes but do not fundamentally alter the organisation’s core values or mission.
Transformational change is more than routine activities like focusing on reporting near misses. It is about consistency, always looking for ways to improve. Transformational Change builds a strong culture of behaviours and beliefs that really listens to everyone in the business from the very top right down to the people at the coal face – all voices are equal.
As businesses, and the people who work within them, continue to flex, and adapt to market forces and technologies, we see the need for transformational change more than ever. A strategic shift in organisational culture, structure or operations can provide the foundations for stronger growth. Transformational change needs to be treated with respect. It is not just a numbers game but a way of life, a working discipline to make fundamental changes.
From our experience working with global organisations, the catalyst for change tends to be when there is a need for a new vision. It often coincides with new leadership or concerns raised from the board. Or, occasionally, when an existing systems failure impacts the organisation’s reputation in the market.
A new vision, enables an organisation to meet the needs of its stakeholders, adapt to old and new challenges with confidence, and invest in areas that will make the difference.
One of the key characteristics of transformational change is its focus on people – changing the way they think, behave, and interact with each other. A good leader must be able to inspire and motivate their teams to embrace change, overcome resistance, and work collaboratively to achieve business goals. We believe the stronger the team, the stronger the processes. The stronger the processes, the stronger the organisation.
The creation of a more agile, innovative, and sustainable organisation that can thrive in dynamic business environment requires strong leadership, clear communication, and a shared vision for the future. Leaders must articulate why change is necessary, what the organisation hopes to achieve, and how everyone’s role will be impacted. They must also be transparent about the challenges and risks associated with change and provide support and resources to help people adapt to the new reality. It requires courage, vision and commitment from leaders and a willingness to embrace uncertainty, take risks, and learn from failure. Another important aspect of effective transformational change is measurement and evaluation. Leaders must establish clear metrics to track progress and measure success – such as customer satisfaction, employee engagement or financial performance. This ensures change delivers on the expected benefits and provides an opportunity to make course corrections, if necessary.
However, when done well, transformational change can lead to long-lasting growth and success for the organisation and its stakeholders.
If your organisation is serious about Transformational Change, there are a series of solutions that can help from Broadhead Global. We are passionate about fostering long-standing working relationships with our clients so can support from the initial stages of setting out on the transformational change journey, right through to delivery and then monitoring and evaluation.
The first step often starts with a Business Review or a Cultural Review, carried out on a Consultancy basis by our team. We take the time to understand the business, the operating structure, the leadership team and the people across all departments and then formulate a strategy to foster big benefits to the business, often on a global scale.
Additionally, Broadhead Global has a programme of workshops and training solutions that delivers serious results focusing on leadership, culture, behaviours and structures and procedures. Our programme has been designed to walk organisations through each stage of transformational change, identifying where resources are needed. Our extensive knowledge and expertise, built up over 25 years working at a senior level for global corporations, will pinpoint key areas for training, so your team are brought on the journey to ensure you have the right people in the right places to effect change.
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