The importance of leadership in change management

Question 1

Leadership

Answer 1

Leadership in change management is the ability to positively influence and motivate employees towards achieving business objectives during transformation.

• Change can be difficult a process for many stakeholders as they work to move from the current state to the new unfamiliar state
• Leadership is important to help the stakeholders during this transition
• Change can cause resistance from stakeholders
• Leadership is important because it can help overcome this resistance if the manager supports the stakeholders during the change.

Question 2

Important leadership qualities during business change

Answer 2

• Being able to communicate a clear vision with stakeholders
• Listen to employee concerns
• Resolve conflicts that may arise as changes being implemented
• Motivate stakeholders on the benefits of the change
• Provide support for those finding it difficult to adapt
• Focus on the needs of employees as well as the needs of the business
• Get all employees on the same page and working towards the same goal.