Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key aspects related to types of “Organisational Change” in Aviation.
Introduction
Organisational change is a crucial aspect of the aviation industry, as the sector is dynamic and constantly evolving. Airlines and other aviation organisations must adapt to various internal and external factors, such as economic conditions, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies, among others.
Meeting the challenge of the nature and types of organisational change in aviation requires a comprehensive understanding of the various types of changes and how they impact the industry.
Technological Change
- Involves adopting new technologies to improve operations, enhance safety, and reduce costs.
- To meet this challenge, aviation organisations must invest in research and development, testing, and employee training to ensure that they can effectively adopt new technologies while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.
Organisational Structural Change
- Involves altering the organisational structure, processes, and systems to achieve better performance and efficiency.
- Structural and cultural changes must be carefully planned and executed with the involvement of all stakeholders to ensure that they align with the organisation’s goals and values. With careful planning and execution, aviation organisations can successfully navigate the challenges of organisational change and achieve long-term success in the industry.
- Structural changes can include mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and the introduction of new processes or systems.
o To engage with this challenge, aviation organisations should undertake a comprehensive analysis of their existing structures and processes to identify areas for improvement.
o This analysis should typically involve consultation with employees, customers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the changes align with the needs and objectives of the organisation.
Operational Change
- This type of change involves making alterations to an aviation organization’s day-to-day operations to enhance its performance and profitability.
o For example, an aviation organization can introduce new procedures, processes, or systems to improve its safety record, reduce fuel consumption, or enhance its customer service.
- The operational change aims to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of an aviation organization’s operations to enhance its overall performance.
External Market Changes
- These changes can include shifts in customer preferences, economic conditions, or regulatory requirements.
o To meet this challenge, aviation organisations must be flexible and responsive to changes in the market.
o This may involve diversifying services, developing new markets, or adapting to changing customer demands.
o Organisations must also be proactive in identifying and responding to regulatory changes, which can affect their operations and profitability.
Cultural Impact Related to Change
- Cultural change involves altering the values, beliefs, and behaviours of an organisation’s employees.
o This may be necessary to achieve better performance, enhance safety, or improve customer satisfaction.
o To meet this challenge, aviation organisations should develop a comprehensive strategy for culture change that involves communication, training, and leadership development.
o Organisations must also be prepared to address resistance to change and to provide support and resources to employees throughout the change process.
Assessing Risk as a Component of Change
- Measuring the risk introduced by aviation organizational change requires a structured approach that considers various factors that may contribute to the risk. Here are some steps that can be taken to measure the risk introduced by aviation organizational change:
o Identify the changes that will be made and the areas of the aviation organization that will be impacted. This may include organizational structure, personnel, procedures, and systems changes.
o Once the scope of the organizational change has been identified, identify the potential risks associated with the change. This may include risks related to safety, security, operations, finances, and reputation.
o Assess the likelihood of each identified risk occurring and the potential severity of its impact. This can be done by considering past incidents, industry standards, and the expertise of relevant stakeholders.
Based on the evaluation of the identified risks, develop strategies to mitigate or manage the risks.
- This may include implementing new policies and procedures, providing training and education to employees, or updating equipment and technology.
o Once the organizational change has been implemented, monitor and review the effectiveness of the risk mitigation strategies. This will help to identify any areas where additional measures may be needed.
Summary
Aviation organisations should be flexible and responsive to changes in the market and technology while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.
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