Change Management Consulting
Change is a necessity, yet it remains a challenging endeavor. Approximately 50% of all change management initiatives, and as much as 75% of extensive transformations, fall short of achieving their intended goals. The i4group offers change management consulting services to assist organizations in overcoming these formidable odds.
Change management efforts enable companies to reinvent themselves in response to emerging opportunities and challenges, ultimately leading to increased engagement in, and wholehearted adoption of, crucial transformation endeavors. This adaptability empowers businesses to sharpen their competitive edge.
The i4group’s change management consultants unlock the full potential of transformation by employing strategies and tools that integrate artificial intelligence, behavioral science, deep learning, and data analytics. These strategies are rooted in our Smart Simplicity concept, which underscores the importance of comprehending individuals’ behaviors and the context of their work to streamline complexity and enhance performance.
How The i4group Utilizes Change Management to Assist Clients in Gaining a Competitive Advantage
The i4group collaborates with clients to tackle their most urgent business transformation hurdles. We assist in:
- Aligning and mobilizing leaders in support of strategic initiatives
- Developing and implementing communication and engagement plans tailored to specific personas
- Prioritizing and overseeing intricate portfolios of change initiatives
- Establishing and offering guidance to the Office of the Chief Transformation Office
- Elevating organizational performance and shaping the culture
- Overseeing people-related changes and cost reductions linked to transformation
- Formulating best practices for program management in intricate business strategies
Our Approach to Change Management
The i4group’s network of change management consultants assists clients with our established three-journey approach:
Leaders play a crucial role in driving change, particularly by actively endorsing new work methods during the implementation of a change program. We encourage and empower leaders to integrate change effectively and inspire the workforce through various activities and tools, such as:
- Strategies rooted in behavioral science, such as our Nudges at Scale approach
- Providing education and focused coaching on the responsibilities of a transformation leader
- Utilizing leadership tools and playbooks to facilitate change management, align the organizational culture, promote the desired behaviors, and mobilize the extended leadership team
- Creating forums where leaders can gain insight into critical priorities and learn how to promote essential behaviors throughout the organization.
- Conducting executive workshops to enable leaders to envision the rationale for change and establish the strategic agenda.
Our approach places individuals at the core of change and supports their ability to contribute, even during implementation. Transparent, multi-directional engagement and communication strategies, enhanced by Absorb by The i4group, ensure that employees are well-prepared in real-time, encompassing:
- Identification and prioritization of stakeholders
- Development of communication and engagement strategies
- Data collection for monitoring and assessing employee readiness and impact
- Execution of organizational and role changes
Overseeing the logistics and guaranteeing the effectiveness of a change program represents the final phase of our three-journey change management approach. Adaptive end-to-end program management models, in conjunction with robust governance, ensure that rapid change unfolds as intended. We employ cutting-edge tools, powered by Key by The i4group, to monitor activities, gauge advancement, and establish the necessary structure and governance mechanisms to deliver the anticipated value, including:
- Establishing alignment regarding program setup, structure, workstreams, and initiatives
- Integrating the team with the Office of the Chief Transformation Officer (CTO)
- Defining financial and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) responsibilities, including establishing the baseline and validation methods
- Developing a value-delivery process, encompassing work methodologies and capacity development for a program’s transformation office
