Managing Change Effectively



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Every organisation will at some point face change. These changes may be relatively small, or they may impact greatly across the organisation. They may be as a result of internal developments (e.g. loss of key staff or Management Committee expertise) or external developments (e.g. a reduction in funding sources).


The leadership role of the Management Committee in ensuring that the organisation is able to move smoothly through a period of change is crucial. They must:

  • establish a clear understanding of the factors influencing current or forthcoming changes
  • identify the likely or potential impact of these changes
  • establish a new vision for the future, in light of these changes
  • agree a strategy to carry the organisation through the transition period
  • ensure effective communication of these issues with all stakeholders, particularly staff and volunteers, to minimise the negative impacts of change and involve them from the beginning.

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