KNUTWOOD CASE STUDY

Knutwood case study

Managing Change in Knutwood District Council for 2016

Introduction

Organizational change management (OCM) is a model for making out the impact of newly initiated business processes, modifications in structure of organization structure or cultural alterations in an enterprise. In other words, the people side of change management is addressed by OCM. When people are required to change throughout an organization by learning innovative skills and behaviors then a systematic approach to OCM is valuable. Setting of expectations formally, bringing of tools in to play by improving communication and seeking of ways proactively to lessen half truths, stakeholders are more probably to get into a transformation primarily and stay steadfast to the change all through with any associated discomfort of it. OCM strategies that entail successful result include concurrence on an accepted-by-all vision for change and there exists no opposing plans. Leadership at the executive level is strong enough to communicate the vision and for a change, sell the business case. A tangible plan for assessing whether the change will be a success or not, and review strategies for both successful and unsuccessful consequences. Another OCM strategy is to encourage groups and individuals with awarding of both monetary and social incentives, for taking ownership of their newly assigned roles and remittances.

According to Coetsee (1999), ability of management to attain utmost advantages from change counts to some extent on how effectively a climate is created and maintained by them that reduces unwilling conduct and promotes support and acceptance. (p. 205)

However, for any organization or endeavor where change will be required in its projects or strategies, Organizational Change Management can be of critical concern whose projects.

In this case study of Knutwood District Council, Governance & political leadership, corporate management, housing and stakeholder & tenant Involvement would be analyzed. Key issues of the district council, key objectives, key tasks that are required to achieve key objectives and alternative courses of action and reasons for the rejection of prior plans will be discussed in this analysis.

Discussion & Analysis

Background

Knutwood District Council is a semi-rural authority covering an area of 97 square miles. The population, currently 90,000 is mainly concentrated in the five urban centres of Newhill, Wath, West-Melton, Darfield and Swinton. Housing tenure within the Knutwood District area is 59% owner occupation, 28% council housing, 5% RSL and 8% privately rented.

Key Issues in Area

The area that was covered by Knutwood District Council was previously a mining area. In recent years, the coalfield closures have devastated the area with current unemployment running at 15%. A consequence of this is a declining local economy, a significant supply of under-used and derelict land and an increase in crime and anti-social behaviour.

Key Objectives

The key objectives are, thus provision of job opportunities to local people so that the rising crime rate and anti social behaviour can be lessened. The land that has been deteriorated needs to be restored or utilized for some other purpose so that housing needs of the people can be catered in a better ...