The Mission
Change
Actions enhances the organisational development and performance of clients
through providing information, advice and support.
The Values
Integrity:
there must be an honesty to oneself and the client
Openness: all persons involved in a change should
be allowed to express their view
Involvement: all persons should be encouraged
to participate in the events to the extent that they
wish to be involved
Excellence: there is a desire to exceed clients'
expectations in all that is done
Results focused: there must be achievable, measurable
outcomes.
The Philosophy
The Philosophy of Change Actions is that of developing
organisations, their strength, value and expertise,
and their performance. This development occurs through
providing information, advice and support, in a manner
that encourages management and staff to work together
with the consultant. This arrangement should continue
until the organisation only rarely requires the support
of the consultant (that is, the organisation becomes
self-sufficient).
The Logo
The
logotype for Change Actions appears on the each page
of this website.This logotype has been designed to reflect
the philosophy of the business.
A
shorthand symbol for the word change is the Greek letter
delta, which is represented by a triangle. This symbol
was the starting point of the logotype.
A
second reason for the choice of delta was delta brain
waves, which occur in times of serious brain dysfunction.
Organisations can also find themselves with a serious
dysfunction.
Change
Actions attempts to bring management, staff and the
consultant together to resolve problems faced by the
organisation. The three points of the triangle represent
these three parties.
A
fourth reason is found in Frederick Hertzberg's article
'One more time: how do you motivate employees?' * Hertzberg
describes the 'triangle' of philosophies of personnel
management: industrial engineering (jobs), organisational
theory (work flow), and behavioural science (attitudes).
The
colour of the triangle (red) is an internationally recognised
symbol of warning or danger. The blue words 'Change
Actions' lay over the red triangle. These words indicate,
both by their colour and their position over the triangle,
that "Change Actions" will reduce the danger.
The red triangle is not masked or removed by the words
'Change Actions'. The danger, therefore, is not eliminated,
but rather it is eased, or, if one prefers, help is
at hand.
The
four words that appear in the cycle of the logo reflect the cyclical nature of
Action Learning and Action Research. Reflect, Plan, Communicate, Evaluate.
The PDCA Cycle (Plan, Do, Check, Assess) and other versions emphasise the
need to plan for, evaluate, and reflect on, any action / activity. By its very
nature, Action Learning and Action Research involve those affected by change.
For more information about Action Learning and Action Research, please visit
the website of Action Learning, Action Research Association Ltd
(ALAR Association).
These
reasons for the logotype reflect the bringing together
of various concepts and individuals to achieve a better
result for the organisation.
* Hertzberg, F., 1998, 'One more time: how do you motivate
employees?' in Business Classics: Fifteen Key Concepts
for Managerial Success, Harvard Business Review, Boston.
The Company
Change Actions commenced in August 2001. While
operating predominantly in New South Wales, it has also
provided services in Victoria, ACT and Queensland.
Change Actions became incorporated in April 2006, and is now the trading
name of
Changes We Make Together Pty Ltd
ACN 119 181 869
