Now is your time, time to be bold and grasp the opportunities that uncertainty brings. First it was Brexit, now Covid-19, undoubtedly there will be more unknown challenges on the way.
What is clear is that now more than ever is that the time to change and evolve is upon us all. Mobile technology and home working have been given a far greater platform to show what is possible. Indeed, many businesses have survived and, in some cases, thrived by embracing this way of working.
The key question is what happens next? Is there a slow return to business as usual? Has usual been redefined? What if the marketplace upon which your business is built has been irrevocably changed? What has the impact been on:
- Top line growth
- Operational efficiency
- Cost control
One thing is certain though, the businesses that thrive will be those that have adapted and changed 3 key areas:
- People
- Process
- Systems
We have seen that temporarily using less people, different processes and systems can keep things ticking over although not necessarily at the same pace as before. If there is only a gradual return to some semblance of normalisation the next set of questions to answer is what we are going to:
- Start doing
- Stop doing
- Do differently
Understanding this in relation to your 3 key elements people, processes and systems will help build the road map to bridge where you have been to where you are going. Once you know where you are going and what you need to go to get there it is important to get your value adders on board. It is critical to ensure the ‘doers’ are engaged to deliver though effective:
- Training
- Communication
- Policies
What is clear is that change is not something that should happen it MUST happen and the sooner the better.
We understand that making changes to your company can be hard to do; you know your business better than anyone so sometimes a fresh pair of eyes and impartial advice can be extremely welcome.
If you would like a free and confidential chat to help you get set for whatever the future holds get in touch via chris@yorkshirechange.co.uk or call 07970663505.