Pre-Requisites for Successful Change Management Post Covid-19

Pre-Requisites for Successful Change Management Post Covid-19

The human race is going through an unprecedented crisis due to Covid-19. The speed and impact of the virus were so widespread that it has surprised all governments, business, and the human race alike. The pandemic has completely transformed the ways an enterprise was working one year back and will have an everlasting impact on the ways organizations are going to work in the future. The organization change management is the key tool for organizations to manage this transformation, enabling employees to adapt to the new normal.

Change management is often described as the initialization process, to correct, update, change, or revolution, in the way in which an organization is operating normally. In addition, as part of the global Covid-19 pandemic, the management of change, it is very important to make sure that the organizations themselves, grow, and help others survive. Change management is more than just a matter of " how " or "why"; it is a matter of "who". 

Organizational change management is focused on the achievement of strategic objectives and the improvement of the organizations ' willingness to address both the internal and external challenges, which can have an impact on the business growth and profitability. In this pandemic situation, and to be informed, companies need to undergo a temporary change and evolve according to the changing environment.

Covid -19’s biggest impact is on ‘People’ and hence organizations have to focus on employee well-being and safety, first. the response of business leaders to this crisis Has been as follows:

Step 1: Employee safety: First educate and support employees in managing the problem through central response centers, and raise awareness on safety measures, compliance, etc.

Step 2: Business continuity and employee safety: Remote work, enabled visual teams, and customer support for emergency services.

Step 3: Future organizational environment: The Covid-19 scenario provides opportunities and challenges for business leaders and they respond according to the culture and vision of the organization. Developing organizations want to change their business models and practices instead of just reacting to the current situation

Change management pre-requisites for successful transformation in the new normal

The Ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has caused a lot of uncertainties in the business environment as many organizations are struggling with how to handle the issues arising from the pandemic. Employers and employees react differently to uncertainties, including feelings of loss of control, anxiety around well-Being, and speculations around financial insecurity and job loss. While some employees are struggling with the chaotic work from the home arrangement; finding it difficult to maintain a good work and life balance, employers are trying to find ways to keep their employees productive and engaged, while making sure their business is still profitable.

Effective change management involves a comprehensive and integrated effort from all levels of management. Successful change management involves consideration of several factors, which have been described below:

Effective planning: This is important in ensuring that a successful transformation takes place. This stage includes a description and writing of the objectives that should be acquired in the management of change and strategies to achieve those objectives. It aims to answer key questions about who, what, why, when, where, and how to participate in any transformation management system. It draws on the context of the current situation and equitably assesses The impact of the organization’s future strategic transformation plans, stakeholders, and affiliated stakeholders

Effective planning should take into account the following:

A clear definition of change management objectives and alignment of goals and vision/mission/strategies of the organization. If the idea is not well defined or shared, seeking The involvement of all stakeholders in the transformation process can be difficult. Lack of vision and direction can lead to poor performance, inconsistent results and can erode the long-term benefits of transformation efforts.

The writing of objectives, defined by a road map or the development of a transformation plan to effectively manage change. The writing of change management objectives provides a strategic direction and is consistent with the concept of change plans and resources needed to make it happen. It provides a larger picture of the magnitude and complexity involved in the entire change management process.

Leadership and commitment: Leaders in creating an effective organizational culture, and the environment for the achievement of the change management goals and objectives. Their dedication and hard work are critical to the success of the transformation efforts. Flexible, visionary, and exemplary leaders will be able to help you in the creation of an atmosphere of cooperation and collaboration at all levels of the organization.

Stakeholder Awareness and involvement: The involvement of stakeholders and their involvement in the process is critical to the success of change management. They need to be interested stakeholders and to stimulate the creation of an environment of interaction and communication of the objectives and the results. 

Workforce alignment: It mainly consisted of the assessment of the impact of the change management process in humans and developing a plan to help people in the process, creating common synergies and apart from the useful results

 

Ms. Gargi Chaudhary

Assistant Professor

NICE School of Business Studies

Shobhit Institute of Engineering & Technology

(A NAAC Accredited Deemed-to-be University)

Meerut, India