Changing one element in isolation rarely produces any significant improvement to overall performance. Achieving whole organisation change requires a holistic approach involving all the essential elements. It requires careful planning, the involvement of all staff, and does not occur overnight!
The six essential elements for whole organisation change are:
Creative culture
A creative culture is one where everyone, irrespective of their employment status, is treated with respect and no one is a second rate citizen. New ideas are welcomed, explored and never rejected out of hand, and the contribution of everyone is encouraged, valued and seen to be valued. Change is seen as the vehicle for success.
Positive and active methodologies
Adopting positive and active methodologies, which are holistic and integrated, ensures that effective controls are maintained without stifling initiative and preventing change. People ae encouraged to seek better ways of doing what they need to do whilst accepting responsibility and accountability for their decisions.
Effective evaluation
Effective evaluation is not so much about measuring what has been achieved as measuring what could have been achieved. It uses a range of measures, both objective and subjective, is open and transparent and opens the way for continuing improvement.
Innovative learning and development
Innovative learning and development is relevant to the learner, clearly focused on achieving pre-determined outcomes and uses techniques that are compatible with the learner’s preferred learning styles rather than the tutor’s preferred teaching styles. It is structured, yet flexible, unorthodox, challenging and, most importantly, participative.
Motivational resources
Motivational resources match, challenge and develop preferred learning styles. Using innovative approaches and techniques to deliver new learning in new ways encourages open and creative thinking whilst being interesting and enjoyable to use.
Coaching, mentoring and facilitation
Coaching, mentoring and facilitation ensure that everyone has an accurate insight of themselves and the people with whom they work. People are encouraged to receive, understand and utilise appropriate and timely feedback to improve their own performance and synergise with others to improve team and overall performance.
