Overcoming Leadership Resistance to Drive Transformational Change in AE Firms
Stambaugh Ness guided leadership through difficult conversations to build a collaborative plan for transformational change.
An architecture, engineering (AE) firm faced significant challenges with a divided leadership team. While some leaders were excited about the firm’s future and growth opportunities, two senior leaders resisted change. They strongly believed in the current business approach and hesitated to adopt new technologies and strategies. This disconnect created tension, stalled growth, and led to falling morale, making it difficult for the firm to take advantage of emerging opportunities.
To address this issue, Stambaugh Ness guided the leaders through a process to realign them around a unified vision for growth.
Key Outcomes Included:
- Clear and Unified Strategy: Stambaugh Ness facilitated one-on-one conversations with each leader to understand their concerns, then brought the leadership team together to create a step-by-step action plan for moving forward.
- Restoring Respect and Embracing Change: Through open dialogue, the leadership team bridged the divide, adopted new strategies, and embraced a unified approach to drive future growth.
- Enhanced Morale and Engagement: Employee morale was boosted by creating a sense of unity and shared purpose, and the team began actively collaborating on long-term growth strategies.
This process transformed a divided leadership team into a unified group, all aligned with the firm’s future vision. By overcoming the fear of change and resistance to technology, the firm is now positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities and confidently navigate the future.