Critical determinants of success

Different CEOs / COOs have played various roles (active versus directive versus delegated – passive) in trying to achieve organizational changes within their companies, especially around the implementation of Total Quality Management / Six Sigma programs; with various degrees of success. Based upon your knowledge of leadership and value creation, your own experiences in business and industry, as well as contemporary research on this topic, what do you believe is the most effective way that an upper-level manager can successfully implement any program / system / process requiring significant organizational change? What are the three most critical determinants of success? Defend your position with data / case study examples.

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