Case study
DOD CONTRACTOR
When A Reorganization Impacts National
Security
Case study
Bechtel Plant Machinery, inc.
When Charting A Reorganization Impacts National Safety
The prime contractor that provides engineering support and services to the military turned to Compass to navigate a top-to-bottom reorganization.
Client
For over six decades, our Department of Defense (DOD) contractor client has been instrumental in keeping the United States military safe and successful through the design, manufacturing, and procurement management of technology solutions and equipment for military vessels.
Challenge
Recognizing the DOD contractor’s value, the military expanded the scope of their operations at the same time they were embarking on a new strategic plan. Leadership recognized the need to reimagine their organizational structure to build and sustain the industrial base. Compass was asked to provide the change management strategy and logistics required to ensure the reorganization was implemented flawlessly.
Process
The collaboration paired a three-person task force from the client with a three-person executive team from Compass skilled in change management. Using the ADKAR model (which stands for awareness, desire, knowledge, ability and reinforcement) the partnership ensured every employee and leader impacted would be supported and set up for maximum performance.
The help Compass delivered in establishing a change management and transition plan was pivotal.
CEO
DOD Contractor
Scope of Work
Developed strategy for the reorganization based on government approval and internal constraints.
Conducted individual meetings with each member of executive staff to catalog every employee impacted by change.
Collaborated with Executive Staff to determine individualized employee plans.
Named initiative “Charting Our Course” and drafted communication pieces for each member of Executive Staff
including presentations and talking points for new department launch meetings.
Collaborated on script for video rollout used on launch date.
Results
Leadership adopted their roles with confidence and our client’s entire staff came together to support the new initiatives. Clear communication was key to the reorganization’s success. The client reported that going through the full process of learning about and implementing organizational change brought the entire team closer.
