James A. Rodger, Parag C. Pendharkar, and David Paper
Subjects
Teamwork, Process management, biology, Computer science, media_common.quotation_subject, Change management, Plan (drawing), Business process reengineering, biology.organism_classification, Interview data, Top management, Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous), Operations management, Business and International Management, Phoenix, Set (psychology), media_common
Abstract
We embarked on a case study to explore one organization’s experiences with radical change for the purpose of uncovering how they achieved success. The organization we examined was Honeywell Inc. in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. From the interview data, we were able to devise a set of ten lessons to help others transform successfully. Two important lessons stand out above the rest. First, execution of a carefully developed change plan separates the high performers from less successful BPR projects. Second, recognition that dealing with change is difficult and complicated is not enough. Top management should make change management a top priority and communicate the change vision across the organization.