CONSULTING

ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT

Organization Transition and Change

Expansion and growth as well as restructuring and reorganizing disrupt routine functions and often cause even good performers to stop working. Effective leadership is critical during periods of transition and change.

Thought-leader Rosebeth Moss Kanter describes this phenomeon as the "Who Am I Abyss" -- we align who we are so closely with our jobs, that when our job is threatened, we personally feel threatened. As change occurs around us we become uncertain of our roles and our task becomes unclear.

Lead your staff through change--

The only way to deal with change is to be part of the change.

• Learn to engage and involve your staff
• Professionally facilitate focus groups to vent hidden fears and expose unfounded assumptions
• Address conflict situations early by harnessing the power of emotions to focus on positive action.

Create a collaborative partnership with experienced professionals

Dr. Maddalena has worked with leaders as corporations and mid-size firms to successfully make needed organization changes for long-term positive results. Read examples in the Case Studies included here to see how she worked with one firm to restructure by creating an internal redesign team of its own staff.

By preparing employees to contribiute to the reorganization, a new supply chain was formed, jobs descriptions were reviewed and updated, and innovative new approaches were implemented. The firm's productivity increased dramatically and motivation soared.

In this case, the most interesting fact was revealed two years later during a statistical analysis of the change that had taken place. The study clearly showed that the actual productivity improvement started the day Dr. Maddalena began the interviews -- well before the project goals were established and the design team began its work.

This remarking finding reinforces the necessity to involve staff in critical change and transition efforst. It is apparent that the entire employee population was motivated by the simple fact that they were asked to contribute to the company's future. This enthusiasm was especially visible in the hard work of the design team and their dedication to the task

Model effective leadership by developing staff and achieveing goals aligned with the company mission.

Leaders know when how to best employ the talents of others. Form successful collaborative teams by using the experience of MTM professionals.

• Do you feel pressured to meet multiple priorities without the support necessary to succeed?
• Do you want to prove you have the ability to accept greater responsibility and authority?
• Are you experiencing a set-back or unexpectedly required to make a major transition within a short time?

Improve individual and team decision making

Collaborative effort leads you past those thorny issues in human relations, helping you to remain connected and expand your ability to clearly express your message. Your leadership and management skills are judged by you employ your resources, make decisions and respond to risk.

MTM's consulting service partners with your staff to continue to build upon the foundation you create.

Work in partnership with an MTM consultant to:

• Identify the management options available
• Conduct assessments for personal insight and goal setting
• Determine and implement the management processes that will produce optimum results
• Improve your verbal and written communication skills
• Develop your ability to successfully position yourself with a new team or work group
• Understand the impact of human dynamics on personal and group effectiveness
• Recognize and change outdated, personal communication habits that may inhibit your growth and success
• Learn to be an effective coach to your staff or team

Individual, On-the-Job Coaching, Consulting and Mentoring

Support the potential of a 'rising star' by strengthening their communication skills with 'action Coaching'. Partner with MTM to set goals and create a plan that your talented staff member can achieve. The plan will be the guidepost for the professionals at MTM to provide on-the-job support, improve basic skills and discuss options when guidance is requested. As a vital role model, you will monitor your staff member's progress to track growth and change, while your MTM professional monitors the transition process.

Ready to compare your case to others?

Read MTM's Case story
Reversing Poor Performance

Additional Coaching programs are available to meet your specific needs and schedule. Ask about the program best suited to achive your goals:

• Team Coaching
• Group Leaders Network
• E-Coaching

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