Implementing Leadership Change: Assignment for – LDR 531, Week 6

Summary

Change in organisations is inevitable. This document discusses how managers can lead teams through change, using examples from a teleshopping network. It looks at how to implement strategies for change and how to deal with resistance to change.

Change and resistance

Change is constant in organisations. Employees may resist change. Managers need to motivate employees to achieve goals through change. Leadership is the ability to influence a group towards a common goal.

Organisational culture

Organisations have their own personality and values. These influence the members within the organisation. A new Chief Operating Officer faced resistance from teams at Smith and Falmouth. The Project Manager had strong communication skills and personal relationships within the teams.

Strategies for change

The document proposes five phases for implementing change. These include recruiting and selecting employees who share the company's values, training top management in communication and leadership skills, and establishing strong teams. The final phase is providing a high quality of service.

Organisational structure

A matrix structure allows employees to be structured by the function of their jobs and the products they produce. Employees in a matrix structure have a dual chain of command. Effective management practices include re-establishing core values and emphasising team structure.

Key terms

Organisational change

The process of transitioning an organisation from its current state to a desired future state.

Organisational culture

The personality and values of an organisation that influence its members.

Matrix structure

An organisational structure where employees have a dual chain of command.

Organisational commitment

The feeling of loyalty and dedication that an employee has towards their organisation.

Core values

The fundamental beliefs of an organisation that guide its actions and decisions.

Organisational behaviour

The study of how people interact within organisations.

Questions this document helps with

• How can managers motivate employees through change?
• What are the benefits of a matrix structure?
• How can organisations increase employee commitment?

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