Change Management

Polestar offers consulting experience in all facets of change management. Our experienced and talented team of change management professionals is comprised of an extensive network of senior consultants who provide strategies, guidance and mentoring to organizations seeking or undergoing significant change. Our services are focused on achieving and maintaining peak business performance during and after the transition process. Whether the need is resulting from a shift in corporate mission or life-cycle stage, change in leadership or contractor management or to revitalize a languishing business, our experienced staff assists organizations and facilities of any size through the change process.

While change is necessary, it can also be a very difficult and emotional experience for employees. Polestar has experience in facilitating and guiding significant change efforts and can provide insight and strategies to make the experience successful and positive.

Our experience in conducting breakthrough sessions and focus workshops helps to successfully identify bottlenecks in work processes, pinpoint problem issues and identify opportunities for resolution.

In addition, developing and utilizing teams in organizations is a proven and effective means to improve communication, break down barriers between departments and help unify employees in an organization toward a common goal or purpose. Polestar has successfully implemented multi-disciplined, cross-functional teams at several facilities throughout the Department of Energy Complex and can help determine the right strategy for your organization.

Leadership development is another key area of expertise and an important part of guiding organizations through change. A leader is not necessarily a manager or executive within the organization. A leader is someone who has the ability to influence the way people think, behave or respond to situations. Some people have a natural talent for this type of leadership; for others it takes a bit more time and effort, but these skills can be learned and implemented effectively in any organization. Polestar provides mentoring and coaching to your organization’s leaders to maximize their effectiveness within the organization.

Finally, it is often the case after a shift in company goals, strategies or mission, that old processes for performing work do not align well to the new situation. Polestar’s professional team is highly experienced in process redesign and helping organizations adjust work processes to optimize performance output and maximize productivity, cycle times and overall efficiency.

PROJECTS
Polestar consultants recently completed a major redesign effort at the Savannah River Site’s F Canyon Complex in response to a changing mission from operations to a suspension phase in preparation for deactivation.

Members of the Polestar team have conducted similar efforts at other sites such as the Plutonium Uranium Extraction (PUREX) Facility and the safeguards and security program for Hanford’s Plutonium Finishing Plant.

For more information contact:
Kathy Fishback
(509) 946-8279