Running head: Characteristics of Transformational Change
Characteristics of Transformational Change
Coretta Casley
Limestone College
Abstract
Transformational Change can be personal or within in an organization or business. Transformational change is when a person or business has the desire to improve something within. This research paper will focus on the characteristics of transformational change. Once a company identify there is a need for change or restructuring within the business; the leaders of the company or organization should let the characteristics of transformational change be their guide. They would need to review the company’s learning cycle; identify the problem; create a plan to address the problem; and put the plan into action.
Characteristics of Transformational Change
When a leader of an organization or company wants to take their business to the next level or want to make improvements within the company; the leader may want to consider a transformational change. Business Dictionary defines transformational change as “A shift in the business culture of an organization resulting from a change in the underlying strategy and processes that the organization has used in the past. A transformational change is designed to be organization-wide and is enacted over a period of time.” Transformational change has four major characteristics a leader must review when making changes within a business. The leader must address the leaning cycle; identify the problem; create a plan to address the issue; and then must put the plan into action. Once a company identify there is a need for change or restructuring within the business; the leaders of the company or organization should let the characteristics of transformational change be their guide.
Learning Cycle
The Learning Cycle is noticing there is a problem. What is triggering the companies need for change? Transformational change is triggered by the environment. Companies and organizations...