I wish I had a nickel (yes that would suffice) for every time a client told us that a new technology they were considering was going to completely transform their business. We have been led to believe that “Digital Transformation” is the silver bullet that will take our…
No, there is no typo in the title – the C stands for CHANGE. I am working on a presentation for an ISM dinner meeting in Pittsburgh next week entitled “Sourcing IS Change Management” which was first delivered at a Sourcing Interest Group conference back in 1998 (of…
The sponsor of change is a senior officer, one who holds the organizational power to legitimize the change. This person knows when the time has come for change and has the confidence and strength to do something about it. The sponsor goes forth and leads—overcoming obstacles, finding truth, and sharing knowledge. Significant organizational change will not occur unless those who legitimize or mandate the change demonstrate FULL commitment to the task.
Congratulations to Louisville, this year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Champion. Comparing Louisville, with last year’s champion, Kentucky, highlights how two very different organizational approaches can achieve the same result.
