In the Trenches

Abstract:A number of common pitfalls can lead to the failure of a quality change program. Reluctance of a change management team to act without management commitment can paralyze the program. It is important to plan a quality change program extensively, before, during, …

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Ron, Deborah, and Cyril - thanks for reading through and commenting.

Deboarah - I liked your point about knowing the culture before we begin very much. Thanks.
--Anshuman, 08-14-2012

Good Article - gets to the heart of organizational improvement failure. Right timing, right culture, and done for the right reasons!
--Ron, 08-09-2012

I agree with most of what the writer is talking about. I have led and also participated in a variety of change initiatives, and I have seen some of the same things occur. I would add that knowing the culture and the leadership of the organization before beginning the change is important. You may not need 100% commitment until results are achieved, but you need to understand if the change you are undertaking fits into the vision and corporate culture of those leaders.
--Deborah Ybarra, 08-09-2012

An interesting article. In today's scene to be cost competitive and differentiator not only with the customers & competitors but within an organization, change is constant. However the creation of short success through results is Important to sustain the Quality efforts.
--cyril, 08-08-2012
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