[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In any industry, adapting to the times is crucial. While bakeries and restaurants often operate using a tried-and-true formula, change is still necessary from time to time. As you work to make your bakery business a success, you’ll need to know how to manage change properly. Thankfully, BakeSmart is here with some tips and tricks for making sure change management goes smoothly.
Clearly Communicate a Need for Change
As you begin to implement new processes and procedures at your bakery, make sure they’re clearly communicated to your team. No one likes to be caught off guard by change, so it’s important to get everyone on the same page before you start making changes. Even better, explain why the changes are necessary. Maybe you need to make adjustments to stay in line with your bakery business plan, or perhaps you have to add a department for marketing purposes. No matter why the winds of change are coming, your employees are more likely to accept it when they know the purpose. [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”29723″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]
Train Your Employees on New Processes
Once you start making changes, don’t forget to keep up with training. If you’re adding new procedures and policies, you’ll need to retrain your current employees to stay up to date. Go over significant changes to existing procedures and give your team a quick refresh on the policies that are staying the same. Learn more about becoming a training pro with our seven bakery training tips.
Address Conflict Head-On
Sometimes, conflict is inevitable. Even if you do everything right, you may still have employees who aren’t happy with the change. It’s common for more seasoned employees to get a little disgruntled about changing up recipes, POS systems, or bakery management inventory systems. Try not to avoid the conflict—have a candid discussion with team members who are unhappy and listen to their concerns. They may have some valid points that you can incorporate into your change management plan!
Set an Example
Always model the behavior you want to see from your employees. If you have a negative outlook on change or seem flustered, they might start to feel pessimistic about the change as well. Embrace new procedures and processes and treat your team with compassion as they work through the transition.
Recognize Your Team’s Efforts
One of the best ways to succeed in both change management and bakery staffing is to give credit where credit is due. If your team members are doing particularly well with changing policies, don’t hesitate to thank or reward them. Employees who receive recognition will be motivated to continue their hard work, and other team members will take notice and follow suit. Everyone needs a pat on the back once in a while, especially while coping with change!
Embrace Change with BakeSmart
No one ever said that bakery management was easy, but it certainly doesn’t have to be a struggle. With help from BakeSmart’s state-of-the-art software, you can navigate your changing needs like a pro. Our program comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you literally have nothing to lose! Schedule a demo today to learn more about making the most out of BakeSmart. [/vc_column_text][gem_button text=”Schedule a Demo” position=”center” size=”medium” corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbakesmart.com%2Fschedule-a-demo%2F%3Futm_source%3Dsocial-media%26utm_medium%3Dblog|title:Schedule%20a%20Demo|target:_blank” text_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#52af2a”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
