With our shared experience of change as part of the way we work and live, why is it that organizations often fail when trying to initiate change efforts. A study of 45 companies by the Center for Organization Effectiveness found that only 25% considered their recent change efforts a success. Similar studies of hundreds of organizations arrive at the same conclusion - 70-80% of businesses are not satisfied with the process or outcomes of their change efforts.

Whether the change is a merger or acquisition, a restructuring, a major system implementation or a shift in culture, success is illusive. Yet change is imperative to remaining competitive. In fact, change management is becoming a desirable core competency for businesses, enabling them to gain competitive advantage based on their ability to change quickly and maintain high performance and morale.

If your organization needs help to successfully orchestrate change initiatives, Center consultants can help you: