Latest Observations On Numerous Unnecessary Changes Organizations Are Adhering
By: Suntonu Bhadra
Tags: Post Pandemic Business, Change Management, Organization, Business, Transformation

The current pandemic has created opportunities for organizations to improve their existing work structure, which can enhance the organizations for the long term; however, most of the organizations are not doing this justice.

I was speaking with a couple of friends and ex-colleagues, who are working under different organizations, and based on the talks we had, it is clearly evident that, unfortunately, many organizations are not taking appropriate measures. The changes are required, but if not handled properly, this will lead many organizations to the path of obsolete or decline their business potential in the coming time.

The issues that came out from our discussions are concerning on a large scale.

The changemakers in the organizations are blindly following other organizations in the same industry to include new practices, which might not be compatible ; or

other organizations in the same industry to include new practices, which might not be ; or they are adapting to changes, which are easier to change but not required or will ensure future sustainability

the leaders (so-called) do not have the idea on how to ensure smooth transformation ; or,

; or, many roles are irrelevant, which are not being changed or upgraded based on the changed scenario; or,

based on the changed scenario; or, discouragement on questioning the changes , whereas it should be considered as a practice to improve the parameters

, whereas it should be considered as a practice to improve the parameters not transforming business process and procedures smoothly, and adhering too many changes , which are creating work bubbles and unnecessary pressures; or,

, which are creating work bubbles and unnecessary pressures; or, neglecting talents considering abundance in the market, which is lowering their reputation for the long-term; or,

considering abundance in the market, which is lowering their reputation for the long-term; or, keeping the same process overflow, and overburdening with increased KPIs , which will backfire because of the outdated system and practices; or,

, which will backfire because of the outdated system and practices; or, not empowering people, but threatening on career due to business disruptions in the pandemic time.

Organizations will face other obstacles too after the pandemic is over, which are:

improving gender equality in the places

in the places keeping a suitable hybrid work environment

mental wellbeing because of the increased stress

because of the increased stress questionable HR practices in some organizations

in some organizations maintaining a balanced work culture in a distributed work scenario

in a distributed work scenario difficulties to redesign the job responsibilities

more unnecessary responsibilities will be added for the employees; as many strategy-makers are not properly evaluating the future scenario (putting irrelevant KPIs will overburden the employees and will lower the value proposition for the organization)

will be added for the employees; as many strategy-makers are (putting irrelevant KPIs will overburden the employees and will lower the value proposition for the organization) behavioral aspects to shape based on established work pattern after the pandemic

to shape based on established work pattern after the pandemic business travel will shrink

purpose of the office buildings will be changed because of new business practices

will be changed because of new business practices Standard 9–5 structure will vary; however, it might overburden with work-stress

will vary; however, it might overburden with work-stress middle management positions might take a big hit

positions might take a big hit incorporating more automation means more screening and monitoring

Promising an improved future with streamlined processes & practices requires current developments on related aspects, which were often ignored but needed to be developed, which many organizations are failing to do, thus might find themselves in a problematic scenario.

Different meta-skills, soft skills, and technical skills are required to sustain in the coming days, which are often being missed in today’s evolving scenario. And, I believe not adhering to the appropriate changes or not recognizing the current issues will create more obstacles for the organization in the long run.

Following is a webinar by Mckinsey & Company, which might be useful to consider ‘reimagining organizations for post-pandemic times.’