Identify people who can create a clear change story
We know that embedding transformation work into day-to-day operations can be challenging, which is why you need a team that can create a clear change story for your business. An effective change management team will see the value in communicating with people at every level how the change will impact them, and their job in a positive way. When building this team, you should be looking for people who are thinking about what a clear controls framework looks like and how this can translate into a clear benefits case.
Have the right technical expertise
Just as businesses can no longer overlook the rise of corporate governance, they can’t neglect to think about the major role that technology plays in a change project. No matter whether you’re recruiting for change management jobs within private equity, financial crime, healthcare or any other major sector, technical expertise should be the first thing that you look for in a candidate. One reason for this greater focus on technology is because as change programmes become increasingly complex, the application of digital, data, fintech and regtech solutions is more important than ever.
Could a small team be better than a big one?
While you might think that one of the biggest roadblocks to the success of a digital transformation project would be a lack of time or money, according to Forbes, it’s people. In fact, having too many people increases the cognitive load, thereby hampering coordination and knowledge sharing.
When building an effective team, a quality change management recruitment agency will explain why your focus should be on creating the best team of professionals with skillsets and experiences that complement each other. This might leave you with a much smaller roster than you’d imagined, but this means that each person has more of an opportunity to be heard. The innovative ideas and forward-thinking approaches will all come to light in team discussions because there are fewer people to be heard over.
Learn from change management experts
At Marks Sattin, we believe in always advancing and learning from other experts in the markets we operate in, combined with change and transformation experts, 10th Bridge, we’re able to give our clients access to market insights, and support delivery with flexible resourcing capability, tailored to their unique set of circumstances.
Whether you’re looking for a strategy manager, project manager or change manager, Marks Sattin can help. We know that having an effective change management team during a transformation project is critical. Our extensive experience in change management recruitment puts us in the perfect position to find you the right people for your change project.
Learn more about change management at Marks Sattin< to see how we can help you build your team, or find your next change management job.
