Sustainability

sus·tain·a·bil·i·ty [səˌstānəˈbilədē] ​the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level. – Google

i3 Consulting has a unique and detailed approach to ensuring sustainability with our projects that encompasses 8 key areas of focus. Sustainability of a project begins the day the project starts and doesn’t end until a new strategic direction is set by the company. The key areas are a core of i3’s values and philosophy of identify, innovate and implement. Our years of experience has led us to formalizing a sustainability approach for any business process optimization effort. Don’t let your employees fall into a “default position”, slowing change and derailing long term sustainability.

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Sustainability

The key elements for implementation sustainability can be effectively categorized into two sets of factors: Organizational and Process-related. These categories encapsulate critical considerations that, when addressed collectively, contribute to the long-term success of an engagement.

Organizational Factors

Leadership Support: Encompasses securing unwavering commitment from leadership to drive process changes and cultivate a culture where leaders actively champion transformation. (This is absolutely critical!)
Employee Involvement: Focuses on encouraging and involving frontline employees in the development of processes, fostering a sense of ownership and empowerment crucial for successful implementation.
Engagement and Alignment: Ensures active engagement and alignment at all organizational levels, fostering a shared understanding of goals and objectives, promoting unity in purpose.
Clear Communication: Involves establishing transparent communication channels to convey the purpose, progress, and outcomes of the implementation, fostering a culture of openness and understanding throughout the organization.

Process-related Factors

Continuous Improvement: Encompasses establishing mechanisms for ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and improvement, ensuring adaptability to evolving business needs and maintaining the relevance and effectiveness of implemented processes.
Documentation and Knowledge Transfer: Involves thorough documentation of processes and the transfer of knowledge within the organization. This minimizes dependency on specific individuals, fosters a process-driven culture, promoting sustainability.
Measurable Metrics: Focuses on defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with organizational goals. This enables ongoing assessment and demonstrates the impact of implemented processes.

Change Management

Change Management serves as a crucial bridge between these two sets of factors. It involves navigating both the human aspects (organizational) and the systematic adaptation of processes (process-related).

By addressing resistance, providing adequate training, and managing the human elements of change, Change Management ensures a smooth transition and fosters a collaborative environment, ultimately enhancing the success and sustainability of the overall implementation effort. Recognizing and planning for these elements collectively fortifies the organization for enduring success in the face of change.

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