Strategy and Change

Developing the 'Source Document'

Most organizations' approach to strategy involves the mistaken assumption that a predictable path to the future can be paved from the experience of the past. In the turbulent environment we face today, organizations must let go of the notion that strategic outcomes can be predetermined and that enduring competitive advantage can be defined and achieved.

Instead, we define strategy as a coherent and evolving portfolio of initiatives to drive stakeholders' value and long-term performance. This change in thinking requires management to develop a “you are what you do” perspective as opposed to “you are what you say.” In other words, organizations are defined by the initiatives they prioritize and drive, not merely by mission and vision statements.

Savant solutions and competencies

A cohesive, focused staff is an organization's most valuable asset. Organizations succeed when employees join together as a team working toward the goal of a common vision. Managing transformation, creating a vision of collaboration, major process changes, innovating technologies, implementing structures and networks, and establishing a participative culture… these are all services that support your mission in successfully achieving and sustaining major organizational change.

Our experience has showed the necessity of including your staff in each step along the way. We have learned that this effort is the key to success.

Savant addresses this challenge by the application of a simple set of rules.

• Study your culture and adjust planning accordingly
• Thoroughly understand the operating model currently in use
• Build working relationships based on mutual respect
• Establish credibility through small changes
• Seek guidance
• Listen! and provide feedback
• Be accessible and responsive
• Setting realistic goals
• Inventory the strengths and weaknesses of personnel
• Engage everyone to excel