The Role of Vision in Managing Change

Change is inevitable in business. Owners, executives and managers must be able to embrace change for their company if it advances the mission of the organization. Vision is important in change management because it provides a direction for companies in transition.

Facts

Leaders are often the individuals responsible for setting the vision for an organization. These individuals are typically the owner, although other individuals can fill this role. A leader's vision often outlines the end result of a company's operations or products sold to consumers or clients.

Features

While a vision can be the objective for a company, it must be flexible enough to respond to the changes of the business environment. Leaders who cannot accurately see changes on the horizon will implement a myopic set of goals or objective that can be difficult to alter when faced by change.

Considerations

Vision and change can be led by proactive management. Leaders should consider developing proactive management techniques in their company. These techniques attempt to look in the future and head off problems before they get too unwieldy.

References

• Google Books: Making Sense of Change Management