Management of strategic change at Uzima foundation

Abstract

Most organizations whether public or private operate in an ever changing environment. For the organization to survive in such an environment, they have to prepare themselves for nay uncertainties arising form the environment. It is here that they have to formulate strategies whose implementation would be key to the firm’s future survival. The study focuses on Uzima Foundation, a non governmental organization initially involved in promoting HIV/AIDS awareness and other youth activities. The organization has undergone growth in terms of both budget and expansion to other areas of the country. Membership has really grown and it has experienced a reduction in donor funding. The research carried out through administration of an interview guide aims at documenting strategic management practices by the organization in response to the ever changing environment. The study found that Uzima Foundation embraces strategic change management practices. They for instance plan for any changes and these are communicated by top management. They involve all members of the organization who take a positive role in ensuring success. The organization also experiences some resistance to change and this is handled and overcome before implementing the changes. The change implementation has always been successful. The study recommends strategic change management as a key tool for any organization that wants to survive in future. Firms and policy makers need to embrace it as a sure way of organization’s continued survival. The study had incomplete information but this would be overcome if validation of the findings of the study is done at a later date. It is suggested that more studies be done in the non governmental organizations to find out the role of leadership in successful strategic change management. The qualities of the leader and how they impact on the change process would also be an interesting area to study in future.