Capability Renewal
Capability Renewal refers to the organizational process of updating, replacing, or significantly enhancing existing core competencies to adapt to external shifts in technology, market dynamics, or regulatory environments. It is a subset of organizational-structure and often necessitates robust Change Management frameworks to mitigate resistance and ensure adoption.
Core Dimensions
- Technological Integration: The alignment of new digital tools with legacy systems to enhance operational efficiency.
- Human Capital Adaptation: Retraining and upskilling personnel to leverage new capabilities effectively.
- Process Restructuring: Redefining workflows to accommodate new technological affordances.
Healthcare Context
The healthcare sector exemplifies the challenges of capability renewal due to high-stakes environments and complex stakeholder networks.
- Digital Innovations in Hospitals: Recent studies highlight that healthcare facilities are undergoing constant change, which presents significant challenges for all stakeholders Hospodkova - Change Management and Digital Innovations in Hospitals of.
- Key Findings (Hospodkova et al., 2021):
- Research across five European countries indicates that successful implementation of digital innovations requires tailored change management strategies.
- Stakeholder engagement is critical; changes are often perceived as challenging without adequate support structures.
- The integration of digital tools is not merely technical but deeply cultural, requiring shifts in professional norms and practices.
Related Concepts
- Digital Transformation
- Organizational Learning
- resistance-to-change