Just Promoted! A 12-Month Road Map for Success in Your New Leadership Role, Second Edition, 2nd Edition

6THE DIAGNOSTIC PROCESSThe Importance of an Effective Organizational Analysis

The major causes of problems are bad assumptions and solutions.

—Source unknown

To be successful in transforming your organization with the goal of achieving your vision, you must have an accurate picture of your organization’s strengths, weaknesses, and other vital information within your first five or six months and, if at all possible, even sooner. You will need to accomplish the following:

Ensure that your people understand the importance of accurate information in order to strengthen their organization and achieve its vision.

Explain what an organizational ...