Often , the fear of change rears its head just when change is about to hit a tipping point towards results . That ’ s why building relationships based on openness , commitment and trust are so important . So is having a strong governance process for change in place .
Does mindset have a bearing on transformation success ? The most important factor in a transformation ’ s success is instilling the right culture around change , where your people have a growth mindset and open attitude towards new ideas and methods .
Such a culture doesn ’ t appear overnight . In our experience , methodologies like the IBM Garage that are built around collaboration , iteration and learning can help clients cultivate the talent and change culture they need to succeed in the long term .
Internal change-agents that are involved in transformational initiatives and who work closely with consultants are more likely to build a broad understanding of the business , as well as the confidence to challenge the orthodoxies of the past . That will pay dividends for the business as well as help them advance their own careers .
“ Often , the fear of change rears its head just when change is about to hit a tipping point towards results ”
JONATHAN WRIGHT SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTING GLOBAL MANAGING PARTNER , IBM