Apply the Hammer or Win Hearts and Minds?
Insights on how to determine the best change approach for your project
There are two basic change approaches for any initiative or project—some projects are best suited to be compliance-driven; others must be commitment-driven. Neither approach is inherently right or wrong, better or worse. Each approach has predictable outcomes, upsides, and downsides. By understanding the differences, and the appropriate use of either compliance (using the hammer) or commitment (using transition management to change hearts and minds), you can increase the odds of a successful implementation.
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Beyond the Allure: Getting the Return on Six Sigma
The value of AIM in Six Sigma deployment
Over the past decade, many organizations have embraced Six Sigma as a powerful approach for identifying and fixing operational weaknesses. There is little doubt that the methodology provides a proven tool set for problem-solving that continues to enjoy popularity because it is tested, practical and not overly complex. Yet like so many enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, the results don’t always live up to the promise. Simply put, Six Sigma is susceptible to the same barriers that all major initiatives face, unless it is married with a structured implementation process.
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| About IMA |
| IMA helps organizations navigate the waters of large-scale, complex organizational change with a business-discipline and rigor not often associated with the human side of implementation. Our Accelerating Implementation Methodology (AIM) is world-renowned as a practical, repeatable framework that significantly enhances the likelihood of Return on Investment. |
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