Classroom Activity: Project Innovation 2.0

Project Innovation 2.0
Organizational change is a regular component or business and can have a profound impact on its ability to succeed in a complex environment. Organizations that are able to adapt to quickly are referred to as agile organizations because they focus on customers over profit and are able to embrace unpredictable environments.
Instructions:
· Please identify your change management strategy for the following scenarios.
· Describe the role of each stakeholder in the change management process.
· How would you deal with the resistance to change in each situation?
Scenario: Organization: Global Services Solutions (GSS) – A multinational service-oriented company with diverse business units.
1. Agile Transformation:
· Goal: Implement Agile methodologies across departments to enhance adaptability and responsiveness to market changes.
2. Digitalization of Processes:
· Goal: Digitize key business processes to improve efficiency, reduce paperwork, and enhance data analytics capabilities.
3. Inclusive Leadership Development:
· Goal: Foster an inclusive leadership culture by developing programs that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Challenges:
1. Employee Resistance to Agile:
· Anticipated Resistance: Employees accustomed to traditional hierarchical structures may resist the shift to Agile methodologies.
2. Technology Integration Hurdles:
· Anticipated Challenge: Integrating various digital tools may present technical difficulties and resistance from employees unfamiliar with the new technologies.
3. Cultural Shift Towards Inclusion:
· Anticipated Resistance: Existing cultural norms may hinder the acceptance of inclusive leadership practices.