To successfully manage and implement change requires a change-ready organization. This means that people and the structure of the organization must be prepared and capable of changing. For an organization to be ready for change, effective leadership must be in place at every level of the organization. It is important to know the current state of an organization when preparing for an organizational redesign. The current state includes understanding the variables and relationships that make up the organization and the effect that changes will have on the organization. Part of determining the current state of a company is having awareness of the processes and functions that make up the company, such as identifying internal and external conflicts and trends affecting the company. An accurate evaluation of the company is important to lay the foundation for a redesign, or restructuring. To ensure the strategy remains aligned and on course, the company must constantly review and evaluate progress. It is essential to recognize situations that need to be addressed and manage problems in a timely and effective manner. If not addressed quickly, a problem can escalate to a level that destroys workplace relationships and harms team performance. Managing conflict, power and politics requires understanding and knowledge of cultural differences and the ability to explore options. According to Jerusha, organizational design and structure would be one of the most important aspects of a successful organization. Organizations that have well-established plans and structures tend to be more successful than those whose plans and structures are vague. Over the past six weeks we have learned useful information about how the application can define and set its goals. The goals may be to increase sales, reduce unnecessary expenses, or improve customer service. The organizational structure must meet market expectations and enable the organization to achieve its objectives and goals. To successfully implement engineering or reengineering of an organizational structure, the organization must communicate the changes, the reason for the changes, the expected results, and the objectives to the employees. The organization must have the mindset that change is necessary and achievable to be successful. Management is responsible for ensuring changes, delegating responsibility to employees, measuring progress, and achieving organizational goals. Week 6's reading material on organizational structures was informative and brought ideas to help a small business design an organizational structure.