11.7.4. Strategic Interventions

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a strategic intervention?

   Hint

   Think about the 'why' behind strategic planning.

2. 2.

   Why is visioning important?

   Hint

   Consider what a roadmap does for travel.

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of strategic interventions?

   • To cut costs
   • To align vision with strategy
   • To hire more employees

   Hint

   Think about the connection between planning and vision.

4. 4.

   True or False: Culture change programs are unnecessary during mergers.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What happens if two different cultures come together without support?

5. 5.

   Consider a company facing a significant market transition. Formulate a strategic intervention plan with visioning and planning phases.

   Hint

   Focus on how each step supports the organizational direction.

6. 6.

   Analyze how resistance to culture change during a merger can undermine strategic interventions. Propose solutions.

   Hint

   Think about how involvement can dilute resistance.