Compare & Contrast

Question: Describe about the fundamental points of differences between transitional and transformational change. Answer: When it comes to business change management, several issues have to considered by the figureheads and the creative thinkers present in top organisations. It mainly puts light on the concept of whether the change management requires minor planning or major planning. While managing the people present in an organisation, the first significant step is about the identification of change types in case of a specific business (Baker, Webb Wong,2014). With the help of this step, proper planning for the change process and supporting the people present inside the organisation is absolutely possible. The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast two of the major change types, known as- Transitional Changes and Transformational Changes (Christopher Madden-Baer, 2015). Transitional Changes are the changes which the leaders implement so that the existing processes can be replaced with some new beneficial processes. But, transitional changes are for the complete reshaping of the business strategies that have been implemented earlier. Transitional changes are quite challenging when it comes to implementation and this kind of management increases the discomfort levels of the employees more often. On the other hand, transformational changes result in shifting of the entire work culture as well as certain processes (Baker, Webb Wong, 2014). Transformational changes occur due to the response of extreme market conditions and unexpected sort of market changes. As compared to transitional changes, transformational changes often create an environment of insecurity, fear and doubt among the employees. So, here the needs of the staff have to be well-managed by the organisations (Jha, 2015). Transitional Change examples This kind of change includes- Implementation and application of new technologies Creation of new products and services New experiences due to corporate structures and/or situations, like- merging or acquisitions Transformational Change examples Transformational change has been observed in case of organisations when- The organisation undergoes implementing cultural changes and key strategic changes Adopting different kinds of technologies in a revolutionary manner Significant operating changes are applied so that the projected supply and demand can be met An organisation reform its products and services offerings to gain competitive advantage Dramatic reduction in case of revenue occurs The transitional phase in a company includes implementing new kind of systems as well as processes after dismantling the old ones that are generally unsettling for the staffs. A company focuses on clear-cut communication and interacting about the benefits and results of the changes among the employee base when it thinks about transitional changes. It also involves reinforcement of the staffs and giving job security (Christopher Madden-Baer, 2015). Employee contributions towards the change management and capturing views on this topic as well as providing regular updates about the changes to the staffs and encouraging them to join the training programs as per the new systems are the major phases of transitional change. When, transformational change is implemented, combined effects of transitional changes and developmental changes have to be recognised by an organisation (M. BabiĆ¡, SavoviĆ¡ DomanoviĆ¡, 2014). But crucial steps, such as- development and c ommunication regarding well-defined change strategies, SMART goal-setting, strengthening the rational for the changes, methodical planning to implement the new systems as well as approaches cant be overlooked here in case of transformational changes. It also involves the staff when it is about change related discussions, regular communication about the planning and implementing new systems. Reference Bos, J. J., Brown, R. R., Farrelly, M. A. (2015). Building networks and coalitions to promote transformational change: Insights from an Australian urban water planning case study.Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions,15, 11-25. Baker, M., Webb, B., Wong, C. (2014). Introduction Planning for infrastructure: transitional pathways for lagging regions.Town Planning Review,85(6), 679-682. Christopher, M. A., Madden-Baer, R. (2015). The Power of Alignment: Pioneering New Collaborations During Transformational Change.Nursing administration quarterly,39(3), 192-198. Jha, D. G. (2015). Preparing for Information Technology Driven Changes.Innovative Management Education Pedagogies for Preparing Next-Generation Leaders, 258. BabiĆ¡, V., D. SavoviĆ¡, S., M. DomanoviĆ¡, V. (2014). Transformational leadership and post-acquisition performance in transitional economies.Journal of Organizational Change Management,27(6), 856-876. Winkler, H., Dubash, N. K. (2015). Who determines transformational change in development and climate finance?.Climate Policy, 1-9.