Businesses should seek out company forums and similar networking opportunities where they can meet and exchange information with other small firms. Businesses should also consider sending their employees to other work sites to look at best practices. Involve all employees in the change process. Opportunities for employee participation should be created wherever practicable. In unionized companies, the union's support and involvement is essential to the change effort.
Unions serve both to protect employees' interests and to give voice to their ideas and concerns.
In many cases, unions can facilitate a company's change effort by providing a vehicle for employee involvement. Train workers on everything, from techniques for participating in the change process, to using new technologies, to applying new skills on the job. Companies should consider a variety of methods for training their employees. Many individuals do not learn well in a classroom environment. Training does not have to be costly or complex.