LINK: Transition Management

Taking Advantage of Windows of Opportunity

Whether a transition is precipitated by an acquisition, financial distress, restructuring, or startup, LINK has extraordinary experience and methods to help clients achieve their short-term and long-term objectives. During periods of uncertainty and transition, employees often not only expect change - - but welcome it. This creates a window-of-opportunity during which culture, processes, and expectations can be shifted to complement achievement of organizational objectives.

Transition Management requires comprehensive planning, that addresses the spectrum of organizational issues such as culture, process, accountability, and structure. A progressive communications strategy is also critical to ensure consistent and credible messages are sent to employees as well as clients and other stakeholders. White-water transitions are a specialty.

The major steps in the Transition Process include:

  • Determine Client Objectives
  • Analyze and Evaluate the Current Status of the Organization
  • Develop a Transition Plan
  • Implement the Transition Plan and Manage the Change Process
  • Feedback on Performance, and Iteration