The intent of this essay is to describe the concept of cultural change, especially focussing on typical barriers to cultural change in organisations and how they can be overcome! Additionally these barriers and possible solutions will be illustrated using an example from the workplace, company, sports club etc.
Often we hear our culture needs to be changed. But why is cultural change necessary, which difficulties are met and how can it be overcome? Nowadays we live and work in an environment of discontinuous change processes caused by varied reasons like, for example external market influences as in different strategies of competitors, changes of demands and structures of important customers or benchmark results, but also for internal company influences. This means a cultural change is necessary since without cultural change it is not possible to achieve successful strategic change. However a cultural change is always combined with fears and doubts of the individual. People resist change because the work culture drives them or allows them to. Therefore it is crucial and important to know which barriers to cultural change can occur and what has to be considered and carried out to make cultural change successful.
In the first chapter of this essay this topic is introduced, but it is also supposed to rationalise why cultural change affects and how cultural changes can be handled. The second chapter describes what organisational culture and cultural change in organisation means. Furthermore the focus will be on defining the barriers to cultural changes and how they can be solved. The definition of the barriers and success factors will be the base for further discussion in chapter 3 using an example from a company experience. The essay will finish with a conclusion in chapter 4.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Concept of cultural change
- Definition of organisational culture
- Barriers to Cultural Change
- Measures to overcome cultural change
- Practical application
- Description of as-is situation
- Analysis and evaluation of the as-is situation
- Handling of actual situation and possible solutions
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay aims to explore the concept of cultural change, particularly focusing on the barriers to cultural change within organizations and how these can be overcome. The essay will use a practical example from the workplace to illustrate these barriers and possible solutions. The essay will also discuss the importance of cultural change in achieving successful strategic change.
- Definition and understanding of organizational culture
- Common barriers to cultural change in organizations
- Strategies and measures to overcome cultural change barriers
- Practical application of cultural change concepts through a workplace example
- The importance of cultural change in driving successful strategic change
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first chapter introduces the concept of cultural change and explains why it is important. The chapter also discusses how cultural change can be handled. The second chapter provides a comprehensive definition of organizational culture and cultural change within organizations. It focuses on identifying and defining the barriers to cultural change and explores potential solutions to these barriers. The third chapter uses a real-world company experience to illustrate the barriers and success factors discussed in the previous chapters. The essay concludes with a summary of the key findings.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The essay explores the key concepts of organizational culture, cultural change, barriers to change, and strategies for successful implementation of change. The discussion focuses on the impact of cultural change on strategic goals and examines practical approaches for addressing cultural change challenges in organizations. The essay also highlights the importance of understanding the underlying assumptions, beliefs, and values that shape organizational culture.
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- Claudia Wohlatz (Author), 2014, Barriers to Cultural Change in Organisations, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/283462
