9. action months One Year term
Hold a organizationwide meeting to notify
the employees of a change in technology
and introduce the platforms that will be
used.
x
Train management on the new software
and develop a training program that can
be used interdepartmentally to introduce
basic use; however, tailor more advanced
uses of the program to each department’s
specific needs.
x
Implement companywide training and
coaching sessions by hiring expert
consultants to ensure that the entire staff
has seamlessly adopted the new Office
platform
x
Conduct surveys and followup
questionnaires to determine if the change
in productivity that was expected has
actually happened.
x
Concluding Comments
The swift implementation of ROWE by the executive team at Mabel’s Labels has resulted in a
number of complications stemming from this transition including but not limited to the following:
● Impediment of the development of relationships between coworkers and managers
● Miscommunication and misunderstanding resulting from electronic communication
● Issues concerning the management of employees working from home and achieving to
their potential.
The recommended plan of action is to implement the use of business integration software that
makes managing one’s time and employees effectively and efficiently through technology. The
Microsoft Office 365 Business platform features programs that this company’s employees are
likely familiar with which should help ease the transition. A software package like Office 365 will
allow Mabel’s Labels employees to continue to have the same flexible work environment they
have grown accustomed to under ROWE but with a more organized and streamlined software
system.
The recommended plan of action to make use of business integration software is integral to
solving the complications that have developed from implementing ROWE too quickly. The