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Jorge Ricardo Lopez EODB (Ease of Doing Business) and S/4 HANA Global Program Director Syngenta Crop Protec on
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The Globalization Advantage
Businessestodayfacethedualchallengeofadaptingtoglobalizationandleveraging
technologicaladvancements.Asmarketsexpandbeyondborders,companiesmustrethink theirstrategiestoremaincompetitive.Globalizationoffersvastopportunitiesforgrowth, allowingbusinessestoreachnewcustomersandaccessdiverseresources.However,italso introducesintensecompetition,requiringrobustapproachestothrive.
Technologicalinnovationplaysacrucialroleinthislandscape.Cutting-edgetoolslikeartificial intelligenceandautomationstreamlineoperations,enhancingefficiencyandproductivity.These technologiesenablebusinessestodeliversuperiorproductsandserviceswhilereducingoperational costs.Yet,therapidpaceofchangecanbedaunting,asorganizationsmustcontinuouslyinnovateto keepupwithevolvingmarketdemands.
Tonavigatethesecomplexities,companiesneedcohesivestrategiesthatintegratetheirglobal operations.Thisinvolvesaligningmarketingefforts,optimizingsupplychains,andfostering collaborationacrossteamsindifferentregions.Bycreatingaunifiedapproach,businessescan respondswiftlytomarketshiftsandconsumerpreferences.
Moreover,embracingacultureofinnovationisvitalforlong-termsuccess.Organizationsthat encouragecreativethinkingandadaptabilityarebetterpositionedtocapitalizeonemergingtrends. Thisproactivemindsetnotonlydrivesgrowthbutalsohelpsmitigaterisksassociatedwith economicfluctuations.
Briefly,theinterplaybetweenglobalizationandtechnologypresentsbothchallengesand opportunitiesforbusinesses.Bydevelopingstrategicframeworksthatprioritizeefficiencyand innovation,companiescansecureacompetitiveedgeinanincreasinglyinterconnectedworld.
Inthelatesteditionof CIO Leaders,MostInnovativeLeaderinBusinessTransformation,2025, weproudlyfeatureleaderswhohavedemonstratedexceptionalvisionandexecutioninnavigating thesecomplexities.Theseleadershavenotonlyembracedthechallengesposedbyglobalization andtechnologicaladvancementsbuthavealsoharnessedthemtodrivetransformativechange withintheirorganizations.
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Jorge's role is to build and sustain an open and mutually beneficial partnership with these leaders, ensuring that they own, embrace, and execute the plan he provides.
Jorge Ricardo Lopez
EODB (Ease of Doing Business) and S/4 HANA Global Program Director Syngenta Crop Protec on
Leveraging Sales and Marketing Capabilities for Enhanced Productivity!
Amidstthepressureofglobalizationandrapid technologicaladvancements,companiesoften struggletosynchronizetheiroperationsacross diverseregionswhilenurturinginnovation.Thechallenge liesintransformingfragmentedsystemsandprocessesinto cohesive,efficientstrategiesthatdrivesustainablegrowth. However, ,the JorgeRicardoLopez EODB(Easeof DoingBusiness)andS/4HANAGlobalProgram
Director SyngentaCropProtection, at hasturnedthis challengeintoanopportunityfortransformation.
WithextensiveleadershipexperienceacrossEurope,Africa, Asia,andLatinAmerica,Jorgeembodiestheessenceof makingthingshappen.Hisuniqueabilitytoconnect strategywithexecutionhasledtotheestablishmentofsolid partnershipsthatdrivesustainablebusinessoutcomes."I believe in creating environments where multi-disciplinary teams can thrive," Jorgeexplains.Hisapproachisrootedin buildinghigh-performingmulti-culturesteamsthat motivateprojectmanagers,functionalexperts,and commercialspecialistsalike.
Jorge'sexpertiseextendstoleadingcomplexbusiness integrationsandtransformationprograms.Hehasaproven trackrecordinsettingupcommercialcapabilitiesand optimizingITsystemslikeSAPandSFDC.Bydeftly navigatingoutsourcingstart-upsandoperations,hehas successfullydevelopedinnovativeorganizationalmodels thatenhanceefficiencyandproductivity.
WhatsetsJorgeapartisnotjusthistechnicalacumenbut alsohisinterpersonalskills.Hepossessesanaturaltalent forfosteringrelationshipswithinmatrixorganizations, ensuringthatallstakeholdersarealignedwiththe company’sgoals.Thiscapabilityiscrucialintoday’s interconnectedbusinessenvironment,wherecollaboration oftendeterminessuccess.
Ashecontinuestospearheadinitiativesthattacklecomplex challengesfrominceptiontocompletion,Jorgestandsasa rayofeffectiveleadershipinthecorporateworld.His commitmenttoleveragingdigitaltoolsandenhancing customerexperiencespositionsSyngentaCropProtectionat theforefrontofindustryinnovation,provingthatwiththe rightvisionandexecution,sustainablesuccessisindeed achievable.
Let us learn more about his journey:
Jorge'sJourney
ThejourneybeganatuniversitywhenJorgefound inspirationinaprofessor'slectureaboutthesignificanceof ecosystemsandtheuniqueroleseachindividualplaysin thecontinuouscycleofchange.Thisconceptresonated deeplywithhim,shapinghisunderstandingof transformation.
Jorgelikeneddrivingtransformationtoconductingan orchestra.Justasaconductorbringsoutthebestineach musiciantocreateaharmoniousperformance,hebelieved thatharnessingthetalentsofhisteamcouldleadto exceptionalcustomerexperiences.Theultimategoalwasto ensurethatclientsreceivedpreciselywhattheydesired.
Reflectingonthetransformationprocess,Jorgerecognized thatwitnessingthechangesmadeandthepositiveimpact onthebusinesswasprofoundlyrewarding.Thejoy experiencedbyeveryoneinvolvedservedaspowerful motivationforfutureendeavors,ignitingapassionfor continuedgrowthandimprovement.
MakingEaseofdoingbusinessforourCustomers
Asanagri-technologyenterprise,theendcustomer consists offarmerswhoplayacrucialroleinglobalfood production.TheinitiativeknownasEaseofDoingBusiness (EODB)placescustomersattheforefront,aimingto enhanceloyaltyandstreamlinebusinessoperationswhile improvingautomationandproductivitythroughoutthe Order-to-Cashprocess.Thisstrategicapproachalso positionstheorganizationtotransitionsmoothlytothenew SAPS/4HANAplatform,whichisintegraltotheoverall plan.
Withaendusers exceeding20,000employeesacross variousenterprisesystems,thegoalistounifyoperations underasingleERPsystem,SAPS/4HANA,bytheendof thisdecade.Thisconsolidationisexpectedtosignificantly enhanceservicedeliverytocustomers.
Jorgehasplayedapivotalroleinshapingthisprogramfrom itsinception.Hisfocushasbeenonmobilizingtheteam, developingauniquemethodologythatdrawsonpast experiences,engagingwiththebusinesscommunity,and ultimatelydrivingeffortstowardachievingtangible businessoutcomes.Sofartheinitiativehasinvolved collaborationwithover40countries,interviewswithmore
than500customersworldwide,andthedeliveryofover 100,000hoursdedicatedtoimprovingproductivity.The migrationoftheCropProtectionbusinessunittoSAPS/4 HANAisprogressingwell.
Insummary,asProgramDirector,Jorge’smissionisto ensuretheseobjectivesaremetbyworkingcloselywiththe businesstoservecustomerneedseffectively.
LessonsLearnedfromExperience
Throughyearsmarkedbybothfailuresandsuccesses,Jorge hascometoappreciatethesignificanceofafewessential leadershipprinciples.Herearehisinsights:
Clarityisvitalforboththeleaderandtheteam. Understandingthevision,thegoals,andthereasonsbehind themcreatesastrongfoundation.Thisclarityhelpsin buildingallianceswithfellowleaders,ensuringeveryoneis alignedanddisciplinedinexecutingtheplan.
However,achievingthisvisionrequiresearlyengagement andempowermentofeveryteammember.Byvaluing diversityandencouragingopencommunication,leaderscan createaninclusiveenvironmentwhereeveryonefeels valued.Andamidstthehardwork,it’simportantto remembertoenjoythejourney!
Severalcolleagues,whomhewouldattributeasinfluencing hispresentleadershipstyle,hadmoldedJorgetobecomea leaderovertheyears.Andstill,heremainsreceptiveto whatnewthingshewouldlearnandadapttoinvarious situationsandcultures,forhebelievesthatthiswillkeep himconstantlyreadytofaceanynewchallengethatcomes hisway
EmpoweringTeamsforSuccess
Jorgehighlightedtheculturalfitaspectasanenablerto changetheformofaglobalorganization,andhefeltthat ownershipthroughchangingtheteam'sperceptionwas necessarytobesuccessfulinanychangeinitiative.
Jorgehighlightsthesignificanceofempoweringemployees andprovidingthemwithaclearvisionandguidelines.By encouragingsoftinfluence,transparentrules,anda"One team,OnePlan"mentality,Syngentaaimstocreatean environmentconducivetosustainabletransformations.
However,Jorgeacknowledgesthatmeasuringbusiness outcomesisessentialtovalidatingtheeffectivenessofthese strategies.Hecreditshisteam'seffortsandthe organization'sreputationaskeyfactorsinleadingfuture changes.
OrchestratingChangethroughCollaboration
Asatransformationalleader,Jorgeunderstandsthatthe powertodrivechangeinbusinessliesinthehandsofthe lineorganization'sleaders.Hisroleistobuildandsustain anopenandmutuallybeneficialpartnershipwiththese leaders,ensuringthattheyown,embrace,andexecutethe planheprovides.Jorgeseeshimselfastheconductorofan orchestra,leadingandcoordinatingthevariouselementsto createharmonioustransformation.
Jorge'sexperienceleadingareverseM&Aprojecttaught himtheimportanceofbuildingtrustwithleaders,even whentheyareunfamiliarwithhim.Overtime,hewasable toestablishastrongrelationshipwiththebusinesslead, whoeventuallybecameagoodfriend.
ForthecurrentEODB(EaseofDoingBusiness)initiative, Jorgehasfoundthatcolleaguesaremostmotivatedwhen theyfocusonputtingthecustomeratthecenteroftheir efforts,drivingsimplification,andcreatingpartnershipsto facilitatetheSAPmigration.Byprioritizingthesekey elements,Jorgeandhisteamareabletodrivemeaningful changeandachievetheirtransformationgoals.
AcknowledgingDiversityandInclusioninBusiness
DiversityandInclusion(D&I)havebecomeessentialinthe contemporarybusinesslandscape.Addressingcomplex challengesrequirestheinsightsandexperiencesof individualsfromvariousbackgrounds.Jorgehashadthe opportunitytocollaboratewithteamsfromover70 countries,engagingwitharicharrayofcultures,religions, andlanguages.Hebelievesthatactivelistening, empoweringteammembers,andfosteringasenseof enjoymentarefundamentaltomotivatinghiscolleagues.
Inhiscurrentposition,Jorgetakesprideinwitnessingan increasingnumberofindividualseagertoembarkonthe EODBjourney.Syngentaprovidesanexceptionalplatform forexploringnewideas,whilethesupportivecompany culturekeepseveryoneenergizedandengaged.
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Balancing his work and personal life has been difficult for him, as at mes the career is so much entwined with the passion and hobbies. But he always derives strength from his wife and son who are very wonderful, helping him stay connected to his personal life in things that he loves doing.
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BalancingAct
Balancinghisworkandpersonallifehasbeendifficultfor him,asattimesthecareerissomuchentwinedwiththe passionandhobbies.Buthealwaysderivesstrengthfrom hiswifeandsonwhoareverywonderful,helpinghimstay connectedtohispersonallifeinthingsthathelovesdoing.
Agroupoffriendswhoareveryclosehelpsmakehissocial interactionsandrelationshipsreallyworthwhile.Tokeep himselfhealthyandfit,heensuresthathewalksdaily, whatevertheweather,withanambitioustargetof10,000 steps.
ApproachtoTechnology
Jorgemaintainsapracticeofregularlyreadingmagazines andnewspaperarticlesthatcovervariousaspectsof technology Asheleadstransformationscloselytiedtosales andmarketing,hiscolleaguesinthosefieldsalsoensurehe stayswell-informedaboutthelatestdevelopments.Their collaborativeeffortshelphimnavigatetheever-changing landscapeeffectively.
GuidingPrinciplesforAspiringLeaders
Jorgeoffersvaluableinsightstothoseseekingtolead effectivelyduringsignificanttransformations.He emphasizesthatlargechangespresentexcellent opportunitiesformanagingcomplexstructures,governance, andoverallcommunication.Hisstraightforwardadviceisto
keepcomplexitywithinasmallteamwhilepromoting simplicityoutwardly,eveninthecontextofextensive transformations.
Fromtheoutset,aspiringleadersshouldfocusoncreatinga clearvisionandempoweringtheirteammembers.People areinclinedtofollowleaderswhocanengagethemthrough inspiringnarratives.Jorgelikensatruetransformational leadertoabelovedfragrance,appreciatedbymanybut oftenunseen.Hebelievesthatleadersshouldremaininthe background,allowingtheirteammemberstotakecenter stage.
Ultimately,thegoalistoensurethatthedesiredbusiness outcomesareachievedwhilehighlightingthecontributions ofthepeopleinvolved.Finally,havestrongconfidencein yourapproachandcapabilitiestohelpotherstoembrace newchallenges.Everynewtransformationisajourney
VisionforLeadershipandLegacy
AsJorgereachesretirementageforhisprofession,he reflectsonhisgoals.Hisshort-termaspirationwouldbeto mentorthenextgenerationofleadersinvolvedwith transformationinitiatives.Downtheroad,he'dliketo authorabookthatcrystallizeshisexperiencesandinsights, renderingsomevaluablelessonslearnedthroughouthis career
Why Cross-Functional Collaboration Drives Successful Business Transformation
Organizationsareconstantlycompressedtoyieldand
change.Firms,alongwiththechangesinthemarket, havetocopewiththealteredneedsofcustomersin newwaysofnegotiatingchange.Cross-functional collaborationisoneofthemostimportantmethodologiesthat canbeappliedforachievingsustainabilityinthiskindof scenario,apartfromfurtheringimprovementin communication.Thismethodologydrivesbusiness transformationtowardssuccess.
DefinitionofCross-FunctionalCollaboration
Cross-functionalcollaborationinvolvesanapplicationwith individualsfromdiversedepartmentsorfunctionalareasin workingtoaccomplishsomethingonanorganization.This methodchallengesteamsofdifferingskills,experiences,and skillstoworkonprojectsorprograms.Forinstance,a marketingteamwillcombineproductdevelopment,sales, andcustomerserviceinreleasinganewproduct.Hence, diversefunctionspromptacomprehensivemethodtosolve issuesandinnovation.
BenefitsofInnovationwithDiversePerspectives
Themostappealingaspectofcross-functionalcollaboration istherichtapestryofideasgeneratedfromdiverse perspectives.Eachdepartmenthasuniqueinsightsand experiencesthatleadtohighlyinnovativesolutionswhen combinedtogether.Forexample,afinanceteam'sanalytical mindcanhelpinterpretmarketfeasibility,whilecreative thinkingbythemarketingteamcanshapemeaningful messaging.Whendiverseviewpointscometogether, organizationsaremorelikelytodiscoverinnovative strategiesinalignmentwithcustomerneeds.
Diverseteamshavealsobeenfoundtobeeffectiveincritical thinking.Theytendtoseeissuesfromanumberofdifferent sides,thusincreasingtheprobabilitythatgroupthink—the situationwhereanagreementisarrivedatduetoafailureof optimaldecision-making—isavoided.Inordertoensurean innovativeculture,organizationsmustencouragecrossfunctioncollaboration.
ProcessStreamliningTowardEfficiency
Thisallowscross-functionalteamstoincreaseefficiencyin operationslevels.Organizationalsilosbecomeasourceof bottleneckanddelays.Overlappingeffortsfromseveral teamsoftencausesdelayshencewhilecollaborating, overlappingisavoidedbymakingfewerprocessesandother meansofefficiency Availabilityofgoodsatthestoresoften culminatestoincreasedtimewhenthereareunmatched
demandssuchassalesthatcouldhavemetthatdemandas soldtoacustomer
Furtherimprovementoninternalworkfloworganizationcan berealizedbybreakingsilos.Aspeopledevelopcloserties totheircolleagues,theirfunctions,andissues,asenseof sympathyandteamworkbecomesalmostintrinsic.Itmakes problemsgetsolvedfaster,whichmeansenhanced performanceandproductivity
CreatingaCustomer-CentricApproach
Today'scustomer-drivenmarketneedsunderstandingof consumerneedsandpreferences.Cross-functional collaborationishoworganizationscanworkmore customer-centered.Productorservicesarebuiltwith understandingtherealdemandofthemarketthrough discussionsoncustomerfeedbackfromamultiple departmentinvolvementinanyorganization.
Forinstance,acustomerserviceprocessthatisintegrated withnewproductdevelopmentusingcollaborationwill actuallydesignfeaturesclosesttoacomplaintbya customer.Thebusinessesaugmenttheirofferingand reinforcetheloyaltyandsatisfactionofcustomersby bringingcustomerinformationintoplanning.
DesigningAgileResponseAbilitytoChange
Thismeansthatbusinessenvironmentsareinaconstant changeatbreakneckspeeds,andonlyagileorganizations willbeabletothrive.Cross-functionalcollaborationreadies teamstoreacttochangesinmarketshifts,changesin regulations,ornewtechnologies.Departmentscanshift strategiesmorenimblyandmakesuretheorganization staysrelevantandcompetitive.
Forexample,inacrisisoranunexpectedchallenge,a collaborativeteamcanshareresourcesandknowledgeto developsolutionsrapidly.Suchagilitywillallow organizationstoremainresilientwhenuncertaintyoccurs andensureasmoothtransitionwhenchangesareneeded.
PromoteaLearningCulture
Cross-functionalcollaborationalsopromotesthecultureof continuouslearning.Individualsfromdifferentdisciplines canshareknowledgeandskills,whicharecriticalfor professionaldevelopment.Forinstance,asoftware developerworkingwithamarketingteammaylearnhowto engagetheusereffectively
Ontheotherhand,marketersmaylearnabouttechnological capabilities,whichwillenablethemtocraftbetter campaigns.
Thislearningculturenotonlybringsoutthemaximum potentialinindividualsbutalsoenhancestheoverallskill developmentofthecompany Astheseemployeesbecome multilateral,theymaybeabletocontributemore appropriatelytodifferenttypesofprojectstomaketheforce moreknowledgeableandadaptable.
CrossFunctionalCollaborationsRoleoftheLeadership
Theleadershipaspectneedstobenurturedfordeveloping cross-functionalcollaboration.Leadersshouldestablishan environmentwhichencouragesopencommunicationand mutualrespectamongmembers.Thismayinvolve rewardinggroupeffortsandgoalsclearlydefinedand requiringinputfromseveralfunctionalareas.
Moreimportantly,theleadershavetoalsodemonstrate collaborativebehavior Theirparticipationincrossfunctionalprojectswillthenbeamodeldemonstrationfor therestoftheirteammembers.Inter-departmentgapswill thenbeeffectivelybridgedwithcollaborativeleadership translatingcollaborationintopartandparceloforganization culture.
Conclusion
Cross-functionalcollaborationisdrivingeffectivebusiness transformationwithinthefast-changingandhighlycomplex worldoftoday.Organizationsnowtakeadvantageof diverseperspectives,processstreamlining,customer orientation,speed-enabling,andlearningcultures.
Leadershipfostersthattypeofteamingmindsetand, therefore,guaranteestheteamworkapproachintoachieving cohesiveobjectives.Thismeansthatwhenorganizations embracecross-functionalcollaboration,theyarebetter placedforsustainedgrowthandsuccessinanever-evolving landscape.Itisnotonlybeneficial,butimperativethat businessorganizationswishtothriveinthemodernworld.
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Why Leadership Buy-In is Crucial for Successful Business Transformation
Transformationisnotonlythegoodbutthenecessarything.
Organizationsfaceamyriadofchallenges,suchastechnological changes,changingmarketdynamics,andshiftingconsumer expectations.Inordertonavigateallthosecomplexitieswell,oneneededafirm foundation,andcertainlytheveryfoundationforitisaformofleadershipbuyin.Thiscanbedescribedascommitmentandsupportofleadersinan organizationtowardsaninitiativeorstrategicdirection.
TheRoleofLeadershipinBusinessTransformation
Leadershipisofhighimportancewithinorganizations,concernedwiththe culture,vision,anddirectionsoftheconcerned.Leadersarevitalplayerswithin achangeprocesssinceitistheircommitmentthatempowersteams,aligns resources,andsetsanenvironmentthroughwhichchangeispossible.Unless leadersbecomechampionsofthevision,theycannottransitiontheteams throughuncertaintyandhorrorstheyareexpectedtoface.
Leaderssetthetoneforanyinitiative.Attitudesandactionsofleaderstrickle downtotherestoftheorganization.Iftheleadershipisenthusiasticand committed,itspreadsandmakestheemployeesatanylevelwillingtochange. Conversely,iftheleadershipisnotsupportive,theemployeesbecomeskeptical andresistive,whichleadstoahaltinprogressand"potentialdefeat"ofthe overalltransformation.
BuildingTrustandConfidence
Trustisthefoundationofeffectiveleadership.Employeesinanytransformation processneedtotrusttheirleaders.Itcanbeachievedthroughopen communication,consistentaction,andactualcommitmenttothesharedvision. Thereasonsfortransformation,expectedoutcomes,androleeveryteam memberwillplaytoachievethosegoalsshouldbeexplainedbytheleaders.
Thiscreatesanopenculture,asitmakestheleadership moreopentothechallengesandopportunitiesthat transformationbrings.Itmakestheemployeesmorecandid abouttheirworries,ideas,andfeedbackthatmayhelpbring abetterinclusiveenvironment.Thecollaborative environmentwillnotonlyhelpenhancetheproblemsolvingcapabilitiesbutalsohelpidentifypotentialpitfalls muchearlier
InvolvementofEmployees
Employeeengagementislikelytobetheprimedeterminant ofanytransformationeffort.Thebetteranactiveleader approachinvolvesteammemberstoobtaintheinputand theirinvolvement,thenbettersuchaleaderwillprovein instillingcommitmentandownershipamongthe employees.Employeesmostlikelyunderstandand welcomechangeandthusaremostlikelytoyieldpositive giveintowardsthetransformationeffort.
Leaderscaninvolvetheirteamsbyaskingthemto participateinthedecision-makingprocess,seekingtheir opinionontheproposedchanges,andacknowledgingthe effortsofindividuals.Thiswillhelpinensuringthat transformationisacollectiveprocessratherthanadiktat fromthetop.Ithelpsemployeestousetheirskillsand passionforthegoodoftheorganization,leadingto innovationandproductivity
OvercomingResistance
Changeresistanceisanautomatichumanreaction.People neverknowwhatchangemeanstotheirroleand responsibility.Ifleadersarewellawareofthis,theywillbe abletoprepareforsuchobjectionsandchallengesin advanceandwillactivelytrytoaddresspeople'sconcerns andgivethemsupportthroughtheprocessof transformation,whichreducesresistanceandfostersamore receptiveatmosphere.
Effectivecommunicationholdsthekeyinthisregard. Leadersshouldcommunicatefrequentlyaboutthe transformationprocess,sharesuccessstories,andhighlight milestonesalongtheway.Constantdialoguereassures employeesthattheirleadersareindeedconcernedwiththeir well-beingandprofessionalgrowthintimesof transformation.
AlignmentofVisionandStrategy
Thereisananchorageforbusinesstransformationtotake placeineffectivewayswhenthepreparedchangeis
associatedwithaclearvisionandstrategicplanconsonant withthatvision.Leadersdevelopandcommunicatethe vision;itisnotmerelystatinggoalsbutpaintingapicture forthefuturethatismeaningfultoallstakeholders.
Bymakingthechangestrategyalignedwiththemissionof thewholeorganization,andalsothevaluesofthe organization,leadershelppeopleunderstandthereasons behindthechanges.Thiswouldhelpcreateaconcerted effort,directingresourcesandenergytocommonends. Leaderswhoarticulateclearvisionsguideteamsin connectingdailyworktobroaderorganizationalaims, creatingafeelingofpurposeanddirection.
SustainingChange
Transformationinabusinesscannothappenovernightbut asalongprocess.Whileinitialchangesmayhavebeen incorporated,it'sthentheroleofleadershipbuy-inthat makesthisamoresustainedlong-termaffair.Infact,for long-termchanges,thesameleadershipwillbeadvocating thecausetotheiremployeeswithconstantreinforcement thatmayalsosolveissuesorobstaclesastheybeginto surface.
Changesustainabilityinvolvesobservingtheprogressand regularlymakingadjustments.Leaderswhoareactively engagedandmonitortheoutputsandobtainfeedbackfrom theteamsare,therefore,likelytohaveaninterestin sustainedimprovement.Thisway,thechangeisnotonly consolidatedbutalsoanadaptivecultureisimplanted withintheorganization.
Conclusion
Theleadershipbuy-inisparamountinaffectingthebusiness transformation.Organisationalheadssettingcommitment, trust,andleadershipengagementssetssolidimpactwhich thenrollsovertoaffectthewholeorganisation;leaders, therefore,facilitatecooperationthroughthesharedvision wherecollaborativethinkingcanbeallowedwithinthe organizationalenvironmentandprocessesbemadeopento enhancecommunicationintheorganizationthroughit,in ordertoeffectivelymakechangeshappen.Sure,strong leadership,onesuchtool,willemergethroughallthose adaptationprocessesasbeingimportantinsuccessfully probingandsolvingsuchaconstantlymovingscenarioof doingbusiness.Indeed,itwouldbeduetoinspiredleaders withcommitment,whowouldsurelydeliverthebesttrue transformationrequiredtosustainthatsuccessinthelonger term.
Leadership is not about titles, positions, or owcharts. It is about one life inuencing another.