Student Learning Objective 4
Specify the role of engineering in total quality management.
Learning Objective G
Develop leadership skills for managing change.
Content
The topic for Module G is leadership and change.
Slide 27: Leadership and Change
- Today’s global markets and competitive environment require constant change
- Leadership is crucial to successfully implementing changes
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Strategy for managers:
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Have a clear vision and corresponding goals,
- Exhibit a strong sense of responsibility,
- Be an effective communicator,
- Have a high energy level,
- Have the will to change
Slide 28: Change Facilitation Model
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Figure 9-5: Change Facilitation Model
- Establish an understanding of the reality of continual change
- Establish and charter the steering committee
- Establish "antenna" mechanisms for anticipating change
- Develop a vision of the organization after the change
- Communicate the change vision to all stakeholders
- Implement the change
- Incorporate the change process in the organizational culture