“If you always do - What you always did - You will always get - What you always got." (Lincoln)
Most of the change management processes break down while only thirty percent of the change management processes are successful.
This quotation defines the current problem or better to say the difficulties of organizations in realizing a successful change management nowadays. Thus, it is very important that the organizations create “change (they) can believe in” like Barack Obama carried out with his numerous successful changes, such as the rapid end to war in Iraq, the decrease in energy dependence and the setting up of universal health care.
Seen from a business context, the critical factors and success factors in a change management process will be analyzed on the basis of a fictitious example, the Paradise Hotel in London which is a luxurious five star hotel and a member of SLH (Small Luxury Hotels of the World). It is a small hotel, organized as a multi-line system, with thirty-five double rooms and forty suites available in different categories as, e.g. junior suite, premium suite and honeymoon suite. Around thirty employees work in this hotel at an average of four to five years.
By identifying the critical factors and the success factors of the Paradise Hotel, measures can be taken by the management to implement the single steps of the change management process successfully in the company and thus to achieve the company´s goal.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1. Introduction of Change Management
- 1.1 Target
- 1.2 Structure
- 2. Theoretical Aspects of Change Management
- 2.1 Definition
- 2.2 Causes
- 3. Change Management Process in Practice
- 3.1 Preparation Phase
- 3.2 Planning Phase
- 3.3 Execution Phase
- 3.4 Supporting Measures
- 4. Critical Review of Change Management
- 4.1 Critical Factors
- 4.2 Success Factors
- 5. Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The objective of this essay is to analyze the change management process, identifying critical and success factors, using the fictitious example of the Paradise Hotel. The essay examines the practical application of change management theory within a specific organizational context.
- The challenges and difficulties organizations face in successfully implementing change management.
- The theoretical aspects of change management, including definitions and contributing factors.
- The three phases of the change management process: preparation, planning, and execution.
- Critical factors that can hinder successful change management.
- Success factors that contribute to effective change management implementation.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
1. Introduction of Change Management: This introductory chapter sets the stage by highlighting the significant challenges inherent in successful change management, noting that a mere 30% of such processes achieve their goals. It introduces the Paradise Hotel in London as a case study—a luxurious five-star establishment operating as a multi-line system—to analyze critical and success factors within a practical context. The chapter establishes the aim of identifying these factors to enable the hotel's management to successfully implement change management steps and achieve organizational objectives. The use of the Paradise Hotel, with its specific organizational structure and employee tenure, allows for a focused analysis.
2. Theoretical Aspects of Change Management: This chapter delves into the theoretical underpinnings of change management. It provides a definition of change management and explores the various causes that necessitate organizational change. This section likely provides a framework for understanding the processes discussed in later chapters, offering context and establishing theoretical baselines against which the Paradise Hotel case study can be evaluated. The theoretical concepts presented here serve as the foundation for the practical application analysis in subsequent chapters.
3. Change Management Process in Practice: This chapter examines the practical application of change management, focusing on the three phases of the process: preparation, planning, and execution. It likely details the steps involved in each phase, providing a structured approach to implementing organizational change. The chapter probably also discusses supporting measures necessary for successful implementation, such as communication strategies, resource allocation, and risk management. This section bridges the gap between the theoretical framework established in Chapter 2 and the practical analysis of the Paradise Hotel’s case.
4. Critical Review of Change Management: This chapter provides a critical assessment of the change management process, identifying both critical factors that can hinder success and success factors that contribute to positive outcomes. It likely analyzes potential pitfalls and best practices, offering insights into how organizations can improve their change management strategies. The chapter probably synthesizes the previous chapters' information, applying it to the Paradise Hotel case study and drawing conclusions based on the analysis. This critical review offers valuable lessons and recommendations for effective change management.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Change management, organizational change, success factors, critical factors, Paradise Hotel, multi-line system, theoretical framework, practical application, case study, preparation phase, planning phase, execution phase, supporting measures.
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The text is structured into five chapters: 1. Introduction to Change Management; 2. Theoretical Aspects of Change Management; 3. Change Management Process in Practice; 4. Critical Review of Change Management; and 5. Conclusion.
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The Paradise Hotel, a five-star hotel in London, serves as a fictitious case study to illustrate the practical application of change management theories and principles. Its organizational structure and employee dynamics allow for a focused analysis of the process.
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Chapter 1 introduces change management challenges and the Paradise Hotel case study. Chapter 2 delves into the theoretical foundations. Chapter 3 examines the three phases of change management in practice. Chapter 4 critically assesses success and failure factors. The conclusion synthesizes the findings.
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The mention of only 30% of change management processes achieving their goals highlights the significant challenges and difficulties inherent in successfully implementing organizational change, emphasizing the need for a thorough understanding of the process.
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- Saskia Felicitas Werner (Author), 2013, The Three Phases of the Change Management Process, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/211823
