Change Management

Organizational management of change through development of leadership and teams

How is change handled in your organization?

What has contributed to successful change?

Why have change efforts failed?

Are there major changes on the horizon?

Change is a part of life and a part of business, and, in general, it is not always an easy process. We have found that change happens best when it does not happen by chance; change must be carefully managed.

There are specific approaches and action steps that an organization can take to minimize negative consequences of change and maximize positive outcomes of the process. In order to lead a successful change process, it is essential to thoroughly plan the change itself, to carefully manage the change, and to strategically communicate information about the change throughout the process.

Leaders often are left feeling frustrated and challenged by the slow pace of change because they routinely focus on the “organizational” side of change – the numbers, the business, and the strategies. What they routinely ignore, or merely pay lip-service to, is the “people” side of change. But focusing on the people side of change is what makes change effective, what makes change easier, and what makes change stick. This is our Effective Change model.

Based on the Effective Change management model, we offer Change Management consultations, training, and coaching that supports leaders in more effectively guiding and supporting their staff and their organization through change.

Possible consulting and coaching focus areas
Our Change Management consulting and coaching work is tailored to the needs of our clients. These projects can include:

Change vision and strategy development
Communications planning
Change readiness assessment
Interviews and focus groups
Leadership alignment around change
Preparing staff for change
Executive coaching to prepare for, manage through, and lead after change
Team or group coaching during change
Coaching “survivors” of change

Custom-designed programs
We custom-design programs to specifically fit our clients’ needs and situations. Some of the areas we cover are:

Leadership training and coaching
Management training and skills
Team building and team roles
Conflict management
Business and management communication
Interpersonal communication

Possible training program components
Chatsworth Consulting Group provides custom-designed experiential learning programs for our clients that prepare employees to be more effective, collaborative, perceptive and successful. By setting up employees with the perspective and skills they need to succeed, our clients guarantee their greater success. Our change management programs are tailored to the needs of our clients.

Program component options include:

Topics selected and customized to the specifics of an organization and/or target audience
Indoor and outdoor experiential exercises, when and where appropriate
Group coaching or related individual coaching
Customized case studies that highlight the issues covered during sessions
Feedback and behavioral assessments, with related training and consultation

Target audiences:

Succession candidates
Fast track or high-potential managers/leaders
New or newly promoted managers/leaders
Transitioning managers/leaders
Executives with identified developmental needs

For more information on how to utilize today’s leadership development consulting and executive coaching for tomorrow’s leaders,
please email info@chatsworthconsulting.com or call us at 877-405-7288.

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“We have enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Chatsworth Consulting Group – one that has been instrumental in shaping our corporate culture and strengthening our leadership team. You have been true partners in our growth, and an invaluable part of the BMS family. Our work in developing a customer-focused culture was brought to life by your engaging facilitation and expert guidance. And your sessions during our management retreats have been the glue that brings everyone together and leaves them feeling more enthusiastic and more committed to the work ahead.”

Maurice Reid, Former President and CEO
Brownsville Multi-Service Family Health Center

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