This framework is developed by a team of former McKinsey and Big 4 consultants. The presentation follows the headline-body-bumper slide format used by global consulting firms.
This product (Business Transformation: Sustaining Momentum) is a 22-slide PPT PowerPoint presentation slide deck (PPT), which you can download immediately upon purchase.
Incremental improvement is not enough to win in today's exponentially disrupted business environment. It is not enough to win today. We have to be able to continue to evolve today and in the future.
In the world of unprecedented disruption and market turbulence, Business Transformation today revolves around the need to generate new value. We need to unlock new opportunities, to drive new growth, and to deliver new efficiencies.
Yet, the reported failure rate of large-scale change programs has hovered around 70% over many years. The momentum of a Business Transformation has not been sustained and bad habits keep on reasserting themselves.
This presentation discusses the 5 essential elements or disciplines successful companies have undertaken to achieve sustainable Business Transformation.
1. Take an independent perspective.
2. Think like an investor.
3. Ensure ownership.
4. Focus on execution.
5. Address underlying mindsets.
Our company needs to master these disciplines and have it baked into our company's DNA system. When this happens, we are assured of an ingrained, repeatable, and replicable process that drives better and better results long after the transformation is over.
This deck also includes slide templates for you to use in your own business presentations.
This presentation delves into the critical actions required to sustain transformation momentum. It outlines the necessity of ensuring ownership, focusing on execution, and addressing underlying mindsets. These actions are pivotal in maintaining the gains achieved during the transformation phase and preventing regression into old habits. The PPT provides a detailed analysis of why transformations fail, highlighting common pitfalls such as ending transformation prematurely, losing financial discipline, and succumbing to change fatigue.
The deck also includes practical templates that can be customized for your organization's needs. These templates are designed to help you implement the five essential disciplines effectively. By leveraging these tools, your company can embed transformation into its DNA, ensuring long-term success and resilience in a constantly evolving market landscape. This resource is invaluable for any executive looking to drive sustainable change and achieve measurable results.
Source: Best Practices in Business Transformation PowerPoint Slides: Business Transformation: Sustaining Momentum PowerPoint (PPT) Presentation Slide Deck, LearnPPT Consulting
This PPT slide outlines 3 critical pitfalls that organizations face during transformation efforts, emphasizing the need to address these issues to avoid repeated failures.
The first pitfall is "Ending Transformation Prematurely." This section highlights the tendency of organizations to revert to previous routines after achieving short-term cost savings. It notes the risks associated with shutting down transformation offices that have played a crucial role in scrutinizing initiatives. The abandonment of accountability measures and the replacement of the Chief Transformation Officer with someone less experienced are also mentioned as detrimental actions that can undermine the transformation process.
The second pitfall, "Losing Financial Discipline," focuses on the failure to integrate savings and efficiency gains into the organization's budget. It points out the loss of transparency that was essential for earlier successes and warns about the dangers of slipping back into poor performance before corrective measures can be implemented.
The final pitfall is "Succumbing to Change Fatigue." This section discusses how organizations may reduce productivity targets and defer necessary actions due to fatigue from ongoing changes. It also addresses the reluctance to refresh programs or reallocate resources, which can stifle innovation. The cancellation of operational savings in support and maintenance functions is highlighted as a significant risk, leading to cost creep.
Overall, the slide serves as a cautionary reminder that without addressing these pitfalls, organizations risk falling into a cycle of ineffective transformations, ultimately hindering their long-term success.
This PPT slide outlines 5 essential actions that can help maintain momentum during business transformation initiatives. It emphasizes that achieving sustainable transformation requires more than just a straightforward roadmap; it necessitates an integrated approach that connects business strategy with execution.
The first action, "Take an independent perspective," encourages leaders to seek fresh insights rather than simply accepting existing norms. This mindset can uncover new opportunities and drive innovation. The second action, "Think like an investor," highlights the importance of pursuing new sources of value, which is critical for long-term growth and adaptability in a changing market.
"Ensure ownership" is the third action, focusing on the necessity of securing buy-in from management. Without strong leadership support, transformation efforts can falter. The fourth action, "Focus on execution," stresses the need to maintain momentum even when initial improvements are visible. It’s crucial to keep pushing forward to ensure that changes are not just temporary.
Lastly, "Address underlying mindsets" calls for instilling a deeper understanding among employees about the reasons for transformation. This can foster a culture that embraces change and prepares the organization for future challenges.
Overall, these 5 actions serve as a framework for organizations aiming to unlock significant value through their transformation efforts. They highlight the importance of a proactive, engaged, and informed approach to navigating complex changes.
This PPT slide emphasizes the critical importance of execution in achieving sustainable transformation within organizations. It identifies 2 main sections: the characteristics of successful companies and guidelines for effective execution.
Successful companies maintain a vigorous pace in executing change, ensuring that momentum does not wane even after initial targets are met. This relentless focus on execution is essential for long-term success. The slide also highlights the need for organizations to remain vigilant against the tendency of senior executives to revert to merely setting targets rather than actively engaging in the execution process. This vigilance helps prevent a disconnect between planning and action.
The guidelines section provides actionable insights for organizations aiming to enhance their execution capabilities. It stresses the necessity of clearly defining the requirements for sustainable transformation, ensuring that these criteria are both understandable and measurable. This clarity allows teams to align their efforts effectively.
Encouraging broad participation and fostering an environment open to new ideas are also key points. The slide suggests that organizations should create simple mechanisms that facilitate improvement across the business. Furthermore, it underscores the importance of connecting transformation efforts with sustainability, integrating these elements into compensation and recognition systems. This connection reinforces the value of execution in achieving strategic goals.
Lastly, the slide concludes with a reminder that sustainable transformation hinges on focused and consistent execution. This message serves as a call to action for leaders to prioritize execution in their strategic initiatives, ensuring that their organizations can adapt and thrive in a dynamic environment.
This framework is developed by a team of former McKinsey and Big 4 consultants. The presentation follows the headline-body-bumper slide format used by global consulting firms.
For $10.00 more, you can download this document plus 2 more FlevyPro documents. That's just $13 each.
ABOUT FLEVYPRO
This document is part of the FlevyPro Library, a curated knowledge base of documents for our FlevyPro subscribers.
FlevyPro is a subscription service for on-demand business frameworks and analysis tools. FlevyPro subscribers receive access to an exclusive library of curated business documents—business framework primers, presentation templates, Lean Six Sigma tools, and more—among other exclusive benefits.
The average daily rate of a McKinsey consultant is $6,625 (not including expenses). The average price of a Flevy document is $65.
Trusted by over 10,000+ Client Organizations
Since 2012, we have provided best practices to over 10,000 businesses and organizations of all sizes, from startups and small businesses to the Fortune 100, in over 130 countries.
Read Customer Testimonials
"As a niche strategic consulting firm, Flevy and FlevyPro frameworks and documents are an on-going reference to help us structure our findings and recommendations to our clients as well as improve their clarity, strength, and visual power. For us, it is an invaluable resource to increase our impact and value."
– David Coloma, Consulting Area Manager at Cynertia Consulting
"As a consulting firm, we had been creating subject matter training materials for our people and found the excellent materials on Flevy, which saved us 100's of hours of re-creating what already exists on the Flevy materials we purchased."
– Michael Evans, Managing Director at Newport LLC
"I have found Flevy to be an amazing resource and library of useful presentations for lean sigma, change management and so many other topics. This has reduced the time I need to spend on preparing for my performance consultation. The library is easily accessible and updates are regularly provided. A wealth of great information."
– Cynthia Howard RN, PhD, Executive Coach at Ei Leadership
"I have used Flevy services for a number of years and have never, ever been disappointed. As a matter of fact, David and his team continue, time after time, to impress me with their willingness to assist and in the real sense of the word. I have concluded in fact
that it is not at all just a repository of documents/resources but, in the way that David and his team manage the firm, it is like dealing with consultants always ready to assist, advise and direct you to what you really need, and they always get it right.
I am an international hospitality accomplished senior executive who has worked and lived during the past 35 years in 23 countries in 5 continents and I can humbly say that I know what customer service is, trust me.
Aside from the great and professional service that Flevy's team provide, their wide variety of material is of utmost great quality, professionally put together and most current.
Well done Flevy, keep up the great work and I look forward to continue working with you in the future and to recommend you to a variety of colleagues around the world.
"
– Roberto Pelliccia, Senior Executive in International Hospitality
"As a young consulting firm, requests for input from clients vary and it's sometimes impossible to provide expert solutions across a broad spectrum of requirements. That was before I discovered Flevy.com.
Through subscription to this invaluable site of a plethora of topics that are key and crucial to consulting, I
have been able to exceed expectations and deliver quality advice and solutions to my clients. The quality and expertise of the authors are exemplary and gives me great confidence to use as part of my service offerings.
I highly recommend this company for any consultant wanting to apply international best practice standards in their service offerings.
"
– Nishi Singh, Strategist and MD at NSP Consultants
"FlevyPro has been a brilliant resource for me, as an independent growth consultant, to access a vast knowledge bank of presentations to support my work with clients. In terms of RoI, the value I received from the very first presentation I downloaded paid for my subscription many times over! The
quality of the decks available allows me to punch way above my weight – it's like having the resources of a Big 4 consultancy at your fingertips at a microscopic fraction of the overhead.
"
– Roderick Cameron, Founding Partner at SGFE Ltd
"Flevy.com has proven to be an invaluable resource library to our Independent Management Consultancy, supporting and enabling us to better serve our enterprise clients.
The value derived from our [FlevyPro] subscription in terms of the business it has helped to gain far exceeds the investment made, making a subscription a no-brainer for any growing consultancy – or in-house strategy team."
– Dean Carlton, Chief Transformation Officer, Global Village Transformations Pty Ltd.
"I am extremely grateful for the proactiveness and eagerness to help and I would gladly recommend the Flevy team if you are looking for data and toolkits to help you work through business solutions."
Download our free compilation of 50+ Strategy & Transformation slides and templates. Frameworks include McKinsey 7-S, Balanced Scorecard, Disruptive Innovation, BCG Curve, and many more.
Click main image to view in full screen.
