Post‐change analysis: learning from change

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to make a strong case for the importance of learning from each and every organizational attempt at change and improvement.

Design/methodology/approach

The Paper presents research on organizational change.

Findings

The research demonstrates that successful learning organizations take the time to conduct post‐change analyses so as to learn how to accelerate and better execute future change.

Originality/value

The paper presents key issues for post‐change analysis, which are identified and discussed to provide the reader with a tool to assess the effectiveness of their change efforts. In addition, this paper discusses the importance of sharing the lessons of post‐change analyses with fellow organizational members to enhance overall organizational learning.

Citation

Longenecker, C.O., Papp, G.R. and Stansfield, T. (2008), "Post‐change analysis: learning from change", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 22 No. 6, pp. 11-14. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777280810910294