Harold M Schroeder

Enablers of Organizational Transformation Harold M Schroeder

Today's business environment is rapidly changing, requiring organizations in all industries and sectors to undergo frequent transformations in order to remain competitive and efficient. Within organizations, a number of functional areas can be identified that are key drivers or enablers of transformation: major change initiatives either originate in these areas, or ongoing developments in them are crucial to support effective transformation in the continually evolving business environment. This book identifies and discusses five key functional domains that have become integral to effective transformation in many organizational contexts, namely: Marketing and Sales, Human Resource Management, Information Technology Management, Information Management, and Procurement and Contract Management. Recently published research and data, as well as first-hand consulting experience, are used to highlight the main recent developments in each of these areas, and to identify the issues and difficulties that organizations often encounter when transforming each of these functions. The book demonstrates how an "Art and Science of Transformation"(R) approach can be used to successfully implement best practice in each area, and provides a wealth of practical tips and guidance for ensuring that each functional domain contributes to ongoing organizational effectiveness and business growth.