Change is Upon Us. What Do We Do?

Change is an unavoidable element of the business world. Change presents itself in a variety of ways. Corporate restructuring, M&A, bankruptcy and downsizing are inherently risky and, when handled improperly, potentially devastating to customers, shareholders, employees and management. How a business deals with change can mean the difference between continued business growth and business catastrophe. Proactively planning for and managing corporate change can take the dread out of the inevitable and provide the confidence to find the right path for growth and profitability.

What do we do now?

There are a number of steps that a prudent business should take when they find themselves in a game-changing situation. Remember that each of these opportunities need not be potentially disruptive. They can and should be leveraged as opportunities for positive and productive change that can result in a healthier bottom line with growing business potential.

1. Embrace the coming change. Don’t panic and, more importantly, don’t hide from the challenge. Take stock of the status quo.
2. Look toward the future. What path is the business on currently? Where should the business be going? What are the risks that you can see? What about risks that remain hidden from view?
3. Plan. Consider all the extant risks. What sort of transition will be required? What operational changes or goals will need to be implemented if the business will achieve operational excellence? How will the business mitigate the risk along the way? Identify key management and employees that will be instrumental in facilitating and managing the transition.
4. Execute. With plan in hand, deploy the transition team and embark on the strategic path towards operational excellence.

Where to Turn for Expert Help

With the fast pace of business today, it can be difficult to find the expertise, insight and implementation skills in-house. Achieving operational excellence [cross-link to that page] while coping with transition [cross-link] can be daunting when corporate management is tied up with day-to-day business challenges. Moreover, planning for and mitigating risk [cross link] is often overlooked during the heat of the battle. Strategic Pathfinders Group can chart the best path to operational excellence. Our team of hands-on consultants can develop and manage a proper transition plan, mitigate risk and help your company achieve operational excellence.

If you would like to discuss your current situation, give us a call at 440.667-6749 or contact us by email. We will find your path to operational excellence.