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Bringing Out The Best In People

February 1, 2015
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Warrick Long

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Whether we like it or not, most of the time our organisations are going through some sort of change or transformation. Sometimes the process is smooth and easy, but most of the time it is difficult and fraught with resistance. So what can we learn from organisations who have successfully undergone major transformations with really positive results?
The management consulting company McKinsey & Co recently published an article on this very topic, and outlined the four key success factors that ensure the organisations concerned not only survived the transformation, but exceeded their goals. The article can be found here, and is rich with useful information and resources.
Reading the article in its entirety will give you the context and full picture, but the four points in summary are:

  1. Engage every level of the organisation
  2. Create excitement and pride
  3. Apply a range of learning techniques
  4. Institutionalize through HR

While the article is set in the context of large organizations, the principles are just as relevant for small to medium enterprises as well. A challenge would be for you to think how your entity could build these four factors into its culture.

If you would further information on how Avondale Business School can help your organisation, contact Warrick Long
E: [email protected]
P: 02 4980 2168

About the author: Dr Warrick Long is an experienced chief financial officer, company secretary and company director, having worked for more than 35 years in the not-for-profit sector. From 2013 to 2024, he was part of the Avondale Business School (ABS) lecturing as a leadership and governance specialist and coordinating the Master of Business Administration and a leadership and governance specialist. Since late 2024 Dr Long has been serving as the Chief Financial and Operations Officer for Avondale University and undertaking some casual lecturing in the ABS. LinkedIn

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