James Allen Inc. is a family-owned heavy construction firm with over 40 years of experience in Texas. It implemented a change by upgrading its financial software suite to streamline accounting, estimating, and production departments. The company provided training, held weekly meetings, and addressed issues to successfully implement the change despite initial resistance from staff accustomed to prior methods. Clear communication and a systematic approach helped sustain the change.
2. Introduction James Allen Inc. is a family-owned heavy construction firm with over 4 decades of innovation and experience in heavy-highway bridge and roadway construction in Texas.
9. Willingness to take on challengesAn enthusiastic, hardworking and committed staff strives toward quality and excellence. This organizational culture has propelled them to exceed their competitors for several years.
12. Senior level experienceThis organizational culture boasts more than being just an 8 to 5 job, this is a life style that brings a community of people together that share pride in their business, city, and clientele.
21. Value for the company Key personnel are aware that change takes time, and intended to remain clear about the needs, explain why the changes are necessary, they were able to setup boundaries and guidelines for the work flow pattern and created flow charts to show the sections how they interconnected.
40. Adaptable and organized peopleJames Allen Inc. was able to sustain the change though understanding that change is a process and approached all aspects systematically in an effort to ensure it took hold in each department.
