A large proportion of strategic initiatives undertaken, e.g., vision and strategy, mergers and acquisitions or venture capital investments unravel within a few years. Primary explanations for this include: a) the key players do not include expertise in organizational development and change management, b) complexity, diversity and length of time and resources required for real change are overlooked or discounted and c) inability to successfully make the necessary transition from "talk" to "walk".
Advisory Services are custom working partnerships with leaders: board chairs, officers or committee heads; CEOs, COOs and senior managers; as well as professional practice partners and managers. This collaboration facilitates translating vision, governance and priorities into action while managing change and building teamwork.
Especially in the context of change and change management, there is a need for an appropriate mix of specific decisionmaking and initiatives as well as ongoing monitoring, assessment, coordination, collaboration, reporting and adjustment. An appropriately designed change management process is invaluable in supporting strategic progress over time toward one's vision through strategic and tactical coherence and effectiveness.
An Advisory Service provides the client with an independent sounding board, discussion and feedback that assists in sustaining strategic focus, operating continuity, process development and integrity, dispute management and timely results. Advisory Services can be used independently or as a follow-on to other engagements.
Copyright 1999-2007 Frank McLean
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