Change via Directed Evolution

We all agree that – Change is the only constant. 

Yet, no one’s ever ready for it? Let’s get ready for this constant.

Change is everywhere and its pace is accelerating with every passing moment.  Change is occurring in every aspect of business – markets, regulatory, and technologies. Change is very evident in how people like to be treated by businesses. Have you heard the term – Knowledge worker?  Due to a shift from repetitive work to craftsmanship and focus on innovation, a culture shift is required in the way the businesses treat their workers and customers. Workers need a more inclusive environment – focused on learning, individualistic expression, and growth opportunities. Customers want newer and shinier features availability sooner and businesses must have their feedback.

Can businesses expect these changes mere by changes in processes and practices keeping the culture the same? I don’t think so. Organizations need to change at a fundamental level – how are they organized, how do they treat their employees, how do they treat their customers, how do they treat their vendors or partners? How the contracts are structured?  How the communication within and outside the organization is structured? How are products marketed and sold? Every aspect is changing.

Can you leave these changes to evolution; after all, evolution was able to bring intelligent life on this planet? Do you have a time of billion years? Then, what is the solution? A solution lies in directed evolution using our intelligence. Is your organization ready for directed evolution?