UKCBC - Unit 17: Understanding and Leading Change Report Analysis

This report delves into the intricacies of understanding and leading change within organizations, using John Good Shipping as a case study. It begins by comparing the impact of change on the strategies and operations of John Good Shipping and SMT Shipping, analyzing both internal and external drivers of change and their effects on leadership, team dynamics, and individual behaviors. The report then explores measures to mitigate the negative impacts of change on organizational behavior. Furthermore, it examines different drivers for change in the given examples and evaluates organizational responses to change using the McKinsey 7s framework. The report also discusses barriers to change and their influence on leadership decision-making, employing force field analysis to illustrate driving and resisting forces. Finally, it provides conclusions and recommendations for effective change management and leadership.