Benefits of IiP
Manage change
Investors in People can help you to make sense of how to manage change and provides a proven framework which you can use to help overcome the challenges you face.
The Challenge of Managing Change
Organisations and managers may face the challenge of managing change.
The pace and potential impact of change can make it hard to reflect and understand the approaches and strategies that will help you to best manage change.
71% of senior executives said that "Investors in People provides a particularly useful framework for businesses undergoing significant and rapid change."
CBI Education and Skills Survey, 2008
82% of employers recognised with the Investors in People Standard say it helps all types of organisations adapt to change and growth.
Ipsos MORI Tracking study, 2009
Stay Focused
The key to a successful change in your organisation is to have a clear sense of what you want to achieve:
- A clear picture of where you want to go and how you are going to get there
- Realistic goals and timeframes
- A clear strategic plan to focus on your key business priorities
Good Leadership and Management
Managing change brings the importance of good leadership and management into focus.
You need to be clear about the role that your managers will play in implementing change. It is important to ensure that you support your managers so they have the knowledge skills and capabilities to assist the change process.
Communication
Good communication is always critical to business success and never more so than when managing change.
The key is to consider what you wish to communicate to your people and what you can communicate to your people. Transparency of decision making and intentions is the most effective way to reduce risk when managing change.
Clearly stated values play a vital role in shaping how the change process will be implemented and display your commitment to managing change inline with the standards and principles you have established as an organisation.
Involvement
Managing change is easier if your people are actively involved in the process. Engage your people by involving them in:
- On-going consultation on the purpose and objective of change
- Establishing the change process
- Reviewing the effectiveness of the change process
Manage Your Assets
Managing change can be important in helping you to make the best use of the skills and knowledge of your people.
It is crucial to identify the knowledge and capabilities that you need from your people to deliver your future business objectives. You should ensure that the change process does not impact negatively on your skills and knowledge base.
To discuss the options that will best suit your organisation, please contact us.
