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What is one of the primary reasons for framing urgency in sustainability efforts?
Which of the following is not a generic option for creating urgency mentioned?
What effect is described as companies competiting on sustainability?
What factor can enhance the success of sustainable change within a company?
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What equation represents Individual Readiness for Change indicated in the content?
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Which example illustrates a feasible, lower-cost sustainable option for Kimpton Hotels?
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What is a key consideration for new sustainable products in hospitality according to the content?
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What outcome can environmental programs have for companies in the hotel industry?
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What is the primary reason for the formation of a dual operating system in companies?
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Which principle emphasizes the importance of volunteer participation in the change process?
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What mindset is crucial for inspiring employees to embrace change?
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In the dual operating system, what is more needed, according to the principles outlined?
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What does the dual operating system require in terms of information flow?
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Which of the following best describes the role of the network in the dual operating system?
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What is the challenge mentioned that companies face today regarding change?
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Why must a company not disrupt daily operations while seeking competitive advantages?
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What primarily characterizes the Earth Case Initiative's placement on the SOI?
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Which phase indicates that substantial renovations will be needed for hotels?
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What describes the effectiveness of the Earth Care Initiative in making the hotel industry more sustainable?
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How has Kimpton successfully differentiated itself in the competitive market?
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What is a key characteristic of the culture surrounding the Earth Care Initiative?
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What type of change resistance does Michael Pace need to anticipate?
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What strategy must be consistently preempted to maintain Kimpton's competitive edge?
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What is a necessity in order to frame the Earth Care Initiative positively?
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What is the primary role of the guiding coalition in an organizational change process?
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Which of the following actions is aimed at fostering a sense of urgency in an organization?
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What should be done after achieving significant short-term wins in the change process?
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In sustainability-related change, which factor is particularly challenging?
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Which of the following is a key step in formulating a strategic vision?
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What is a significant challenge in applying traditional change concepts to sustainability-related changes?
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What is the recommended approach to ensure continuous movement toward the vision?
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How should strategic changes be incorporated into an organization's culture?
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Match the principles of the dual operating system with their descriptions:
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Match the accelerators with their functions in the strategy network:
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Match the characteristics of the dual operating system with their emphasis:
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Match the challenges faced by companies today with their implications:
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Match the components of the dual operating system with their roles:
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Study Notes
Accelerate Kotter: Key Points
- A dual operating system is needed for companies today to maintain operations while adapting to change at a rapid rate.
- This strategy system operates concurrently with the company's daily operations.
- The strategic system operates as a network with the following principles:
- Many change agents, not just appointed individuals
- A "want-to" and "get-to" mindset, instead of a "have-to" mindset
- Focus on both intellect and emotional engagement for change
- A network requires many leaders, not just managers, and operates with different processes and language
- Hierarchy and network should be inseparable with a constant flow of information.
Accelerators
- Eight accelerators enable the strategy network to function effectively.
- They help create a sense of urgency, build a volunteer base, communicate vision, navigate obstacles to the vision, and institutionalize change within the company culture.
- Create a sense of urgency around a single big opportunity (central change accelerator)
- Build and maintain a guiding coalition (GC) with volunteers from across the organization
- Formulate a strategic vision and develop change initiatives to capitalize on the opportunity
- Communicate the vision and the strategy to attract volunteers
- Accelerate movement towards the vision by removing barriers
- Celebrate visible, significant short-term wins
- Keep learning from experience, and never let up
- Institutionalize strategic changes in the culture
Sustainability and Change
- Stage models describe change processes as a series of phases, although the number of stages varies.
- Change is not static and the end point is not always clear.
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Sustainability-related change has several characteristics:
- Levers are only partially controlled by a single organization, requiring collaboration with external partners
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Motivation is partially external, often stemming from shifting social expectations
- External pressure can be due to reputational threats or the search for new market niches
- Continuous change is required, making it difficult to identify a clear end-point.
Creating Urgency and Vision for Sustainability Change
- Sustainability is often not a core business aspect, making it difficult to establish a sense of urgency or vision.
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Two strategies can be applied to create urgency:
- Challenge: Highlight the threat of falling behind competitors
- Opportunity: Identify opportunities to proactively drive regulations or gain a competitive edge
- The Red Queen Effect, where companies compete on sustainability, can be leveraged to create a sense of urgency.
- Sustainability has emotive power, making it easier to attract volunteers; millennials, in particular, often seek more meaningful work.
- Collaboration with social organizations can enhance the success of sustainable change initiatives.
Individual Readiness for Change
- D x M x P > Cost of Change: This equation is used to assess individual readiness for change. It involves the desire (D), motivation (M), and ability (P) to make change.
Kimpton Hotels: Balancing Strategy and Environmental Sustainability
- Kimpton Hotels adopted "Earthcare" initiatives with the aim of lowering their environmental impact while not impacting the customer experience.
- The company recognized the need to balance sustainability with financial constraints and the potential impact on customer experience.
- The key challenges for Kimpton included:
- Finding sustainable alternatives that weren't significantly more expensive (e.g., organic cotton pillows)
- Ensuring that sustainability efforts did not negatively impact public relations
- Scaling sustainability initiatives across a decentralized chain
The Earthcare Initiative
- Investments in the Earthcare initiative were relatively high, particularly in the early stages.
- The initiative required significant patience in terms of investment and return.
- Expertise was needed in sourcing sustainable supplies and marketing the initiative effectively.
- The centralized sustainability approach was a challenge given Kimpton's decentralized organization.
- The initiative focused on operational optimization, but it didn't necessarily promote a wider shift towards sustainability in the hotel industry.
Creating Momentum for Kimpton's Change Initiative
- Proactive Change: Kimpton needed to differentiate itself from competitors who are also adopting sustainable practices.
- Vision and Mission: The focus was on operational optimization, using a "doing less harm" approach while remaining committed to the current business model.
- Building a Coalition and Volunteer Group: Kimpton's existing culture of caring provided a foundation for the Earthcare initiative.
- Barriers to Change: Resistance was anticipated primarily from the top (leadership) rather than from the bottom (employees) of the organization.
Dual Operating Systems
- Companies need a second, complementary operating system for strategy to address rapid change and mounting complexity
- This system operates like a network, pulling in volunteers throughout the organization
- This system should be flexible and agile like a network
- It should complement the existing system without being overly burdensome
- It should focus on constant competitive advantage without disrupting day-to-day operations.
Five Principles of a Dual Operating System
- Many change agents: Rely on volunteers, not just appointed individuals
- Want-to and get-to mindset: Foster a positive attitude towards change
- Head and heart: Address both logical and emotional aspects of change
- More leadership: Utilize a network structure with different processes and communication styles
- Two systems, one organization: Integrate the hierarchy and the network with constant information flow.
Eight Accelerators for Strategic Change
- Create a sense of urgency: Emphasize the need for continual strategic adjustments and alignment with opportunities
- Build a guiding coalition: Form a team of volunteers from across the organization, treating each member equally
- Formulate a strategic vision: Define a clear vision and create change initiatives aligned with opportunities
- Communicate the vision: Communicate the vision effectively to create buy-in and attract volunteers
- Accelerate movement: Remove barriers and support progress towards the vision
- Celebrate wins: Acknowledge and celebrate short-term successes to build momentum
- Never let up: Continuously learn from experience and avoid prematurely declaring victory
- Institutionalize change: Integrate strategic changes into the company culture.
Stage Models of Change
- Characterize change processes as following distinct stages
- Stages may vary in different models, but usually include three main stages
- Change is dynamic, lacking a clear start and end point, and the distance to travel is unpredictable.
Sustainability-Related Change
- Requires a collaborative approach involving partners outside the organization
- Driven by both internal and external factors: shifting social expectations and external pressure (reputational threat, seeking new market niches)
- Requires continuous change, making it difficult to define an endpoint and reach a natural conclusion.
Challenges with Applying Change Models to Sustainability
- Most change models were not designed for sustainability change
- Difficulty in creating a sense of urgency, as sustainability is often not a core business priority
- Sustainability often lacks a compelling vision motivating employees.
Framing Urgency and Vision for Sustainability
- Challenge: Competitors are getting ahead, creating a need to catch up
- Opportunity: Proactively take advantage of market opportunities and drive regulations.
The Red Queen Effect
- Companies compete on sustainability, simultaneously strengthening their rivals as they react to competition
- Using a Red Queen effect framework, change agencies can create a sense of urgency by highlighting performance gaps or unexploited opportunities.
Sustainability as a Means of Market Competition
- Sustainability is increasingly becoming a key competitive differentiator
- Companies are seeking to capitalize on the emotional and ethical appeal of sustainability to attract talent and customers, particularly millennials.
Individual Readiness for Change
- Measured using the equation: D x M x P > Cost of Change
- D: Dissatisfaction with the current situation
- M: Vision of a better future
- P: Practical steps to achieve the vision
- If the product of dissatisfaction, vision, and practical steps exceeds the cost of change, individuals are more likely to embrace change.
Kimpton Hotels Case Study
- An example of a company balancing strategy and environmental sustainability
- Kimpton Hotels implemented a national environmental program to reduce environmental impact
- Faced challenges, including higher costs for sustainable products, potential impact on customer experience, and the need to maintain brand promises.
Earth Care Initiative Lessons
- Investments are high, but require patient capital
- Expertise necessary in supplier sourcing, green marketing, and operational optimization
- Culture needs a centralized approach to sustainability, despite a decentralized organizational structure
- It’s essential to avoid shifting the burden of sustainability onto customers, as this can lead to rebound effects.
Creating Momentum for Sustainability Change
- Proactive Change: Companies can gain a competitive edge by emphasizing their sustainability initiatives and differentiate themselves from rivals
- Vision and Mission: Focus on operational optimization and minimizing harm while maintaining the same business model.
Barriers to Change
- Resistance could come from top leadership rather than employees
- The company's culture may be a factor in overcoming resistance.
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