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Introduction:
Transformation initiatives are common in today's business landscape, with a significant portion of large organizations embarking on such programs. However, the success rate of these efforts remains low, with only a small fraction delivering lasting results. In this article from Harvard Business Review, Michael Mankins and Patrick Litre analyze the key practices that distinguish successful transformations from those that fail.
genioux GK Nugget:
"Despite the prevalence of transformation programs in large organizations, only 12% of them produce lasting results, indicating a persistent challenge in achieving meaningful change." — Fernando Machuca and ChatGPT, April 9, 2024.
genioux Foundational Fact:
The article presents six critical practices identified through research with leading companies that have successfully defied the odds in their transformation endeavors. These practices include treating transformation as a continuous process, integrating it into the company's operating rhythm, managing organizational energy, setting aspirations instead of benchmarks, driving change from the middle of the organization out, and accessing substantial external capital from the start.
The 10 Most Relevant genioux Facts:
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- More than a third of large organizations have transformation programs underway at any given time.
- Despite frequent change initiatives, only 12% of transformation efforts yield lasting results.
- Transformation programs often lack transformative impact, with many failing to meet or exceed expectations.
- Traditional approaches to transformation, such as top-down initiatives, often fall short in delivering meaningful change.
- Successful transformations treat change as a continuous process rather than a one-time event.
- Integration of transformation into the company's operating rhythm is crucial for sustained success.
- Explicit management of organizational energy is essential to prevent burnout and resistance.
- Aspirations, rather than mere targets, drive transformative thinking and innovation.
- Driving change from the middle of the organization out yields more effective and lasting results.
- Accessing substantial external capital early on is critical for funding transformation efforts and ensuring their success.
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Conclusion:
Successful transformations require a departure from traditional approaches, embracing practices that foster continuous change, harness organizational energy, and drive innovation from within. By adopting transformative strategies, companies can navigate the complexities of today's business environment and achieve enduring success.
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Classical Summary:
"Transformations That Work" by Michael Mankins and Patrick Litre delves into the perennial challenge faced by large organizations: achieving successful and lasting transformation. Despite the prevalence of transformation initiatives, the authors highlight a sobering statistic: only 12% of these efforts yield lasting results. Drawing on research with leading companies such as Ford, Dell, and Adobe, the article outlines six critical practices that differentiate successful transformations from those that fall short. These include treating transformation as a continuous process, integrating it into the company's operating rhythm, managing organizational energy explicitly, setting aspirations rather than benchmarks, driving change from the middle out, and securing substantial external capital from the start. Through case studies and insights, the authors emphasize the importance of embracing a transformative strategy to navigate the complexities of today's dynamic business landscape effectively.
Michael Mankins
Michael Mankins is a partner based in Austin, Texas, and a leader in Bain’s Organization and Strategy practices¹. He is the global leader of the Organization Design, Corporate Strategy, and Transformation practices¹. With over 30 years of consulting experience, Mankins has predominantly focused on strategic and organizational initiatives that drive clients’ performance and long-term value¹.
He has advised business leaders across a wide array of industries, with recent engagements focusing on commercial aerospace, enterprise technology, and athletic footwear and apparel¹. Mankins is a prolific author and has co-authored several books and numerous publications¹. His works include "Time, Talent, Energy: Overcome Organizational Drag & Unleash Your Team’s Productive Power" (2017), and "Decide & Deliver: Five Steps to Breakthrough Performance in Your Organization" (2010)¹.
His expertise has been featured in many leading publications, including the Harvard Business Review, the Wall Street Journal, and the Financial Times¹. In 2006, Consulting Magazine named him one of the year's "top 25 most influential consultants"¹. Mankins holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, with distinction, and a B.S. in Economics, with highest honors, from the University of Kentucky¹. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Children’s Creativity Museum in San Francisco and the National Association of Urban Debate Leagues¹.
Source: Conversation with Bing, 4/11/2024
(1) Michael Mankins — Management Consultant/Organization & Strategy Expert .... https://www.bain.com/our-team/michael-mankins/.
(2) The Decision-Driven Organization - Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2010/06/the-decision-driven-organization.
(3) Michael Mankins — Management Consultant/Organization & Strategy Expert .... https://bing.com/search?q=Michael+Mankins+Bain%e2%80%99s+Organization+and+Strategy+practices.
(4) FINAL-Decision Insights 3-ALL PAGES - Bain & Company. https://media.bain.com/Images/Bain_2010_Decision_Insights_3.pdf.
(5) Score your organization - Bain & Company. https://media.bain.com/Images/scoreyourorganization.pdf.
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Patrick Litre
Patrick Litré is a partner based in Atlanta and the Global leader for Bain's Transformation and Change practice⁶. He is also a member of the Organization, Agile Innovation, Full Potential Transformation, and Results Delivery® practices⁶.
With more than 25 years of experience across multiple industries, Litré has co-authored Bain’s Results Delivery framework and toolkit for transformation and culture change⁶. He has led several large-scale turnarounds and multiple large, complex global transformational and culture change assignments, as well as merger integration, customer strategy, sales transformation, and performance improvement work⁶.
Before joining Bain, Litré had extensive experience as CEO, consultant, and entrepreneur, with a track record of assisting senior leaders in executing transformation programs⁶. He was also CEO and co-founder of Conner Partners, an award-winning firm dedicated to helping clients execute strategic transformational change, and CEO and co-founder of Headstrong, a management consulting and IT firm specialized in global financial services transformation programs⁶.
Litré holds a MSc in management – grande ecole from Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales (HEC Paris). He studied theology at the C.S. Lewis Institute, and has been a guest lecturer in entrepreneurship at Wharton⁶.
Source: Conversation with Bing, 4/11/2024
(1) Patrick Litre - Management Consultant | Bain & Company. https://www.bain.com/our-team/patrick-litre/.
(2) undefined. https://www.bain.com/our-team/michael-mankins/.
(3) undefined. https://hbr.org/2010/06/the-decision-driven-organization.
(4) undefined. https://media.bain.com/Images/Bain_2010_Decision_Insights_3.pdf.
(5) undefined. https://media.bain.com/Images/scoreyourorganization.pdf.
(6) undefined. https://bing.com/search?q=Michael+Mankins+Bain%e2%80%99s+Organization+and+Strategy+practices.
(7) Patrick Litre: True Transformations Start Within - Bain & Company. https://www.bain.com/insights/patrick-litre-true-transformations-start-within-video/.
(8) Transformations That Work - Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2024/05/transformations-that-work.
(9) Patrick Litre email address & phone number | Bain & Company Global .... https://rocketreach.co/patrick-litre-email_102916551.
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