There is nothing most constant in business than change, and there are few things more challenging. To meet these ongoing challenges we must evolve how we think about change. Don't just think of change as a set of individual activities. Think about it in terms of the broader journey that the organization is on. Journey Management addresses the full continuum of change priorities through:
- AWARENESS: Recognizing the need for change
- PLANNING: Setting up processes to make it successful
- READINESS: Preparing the organization, the systems & the people
- COORDINATION: Integrating with other activities
- EXECUTION: Following the plan, measuring the outcomes and adjusting if necessary
Jimmy Brown, Ph.D., is the Strategy Practice Area Lead at Beacon Associates, where he is responsible for change management, organizational assessment/effectiveness, performance improvement, and business strategy consulting engagements. Prior to joining Beacon, he held senior-level consulting positions at marquee firms such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Accenture, and Hewlett-Packard. Dr. Brown has presented at major conferences such as the American Society for Training and Development, and the Academy of Management. He is regularly sought out for his insights on how to apply cutting-edge theory to solve real-world challenges. Dr. Brown received his Master's Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Tulsa, and his Ph.D. from Benedictine University's award-winning organizational development program.
He can be contacted at jbrown@beaconassociates.net.
Jill Royston works at the intersection of individual choice and organizational performance. An Executive Coach and Senior Management Consultant, she brings over 15 years of experience developing people and organizations to improve business performance. Ms. Royston unlocks the potential in leaders and emerging talent, to achieve business goals through intentional organizational design and process improvement, and to live business strategy by successfully implementing change programs that result in new ways of working. Ms. Royston has held internal and external consulting positions working across a spectrum of clients, ranging from complex global organizations to mid-sized US-based businesses and start-ups. She is currently a Principal Consultant with Beacon Associates. A lifelong learner and mentor, Ms. Royston holds a Master's in Organization Development from American University and a Bachelor's in English from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
Jill can be reached at jroyston@beaconassociates.net