THE MAKESHIFT TRANSFORMATION JOURNEY
A THREE-PHASE APPROACH TO MEANINGFUL GROWTH + CHANGE
Organizations don't just need big ideas—they need systematic ways to turn them into reality.
The MAKESHIFT Transformation Journey™ provides a clear, progressive pathway from strategic vision to tangible results.
As your transformation partner, MAKESHIFT™ offers flexible engagement options to meet your needs:
Strategic Partnership: Full three-phase engagement
Implementation Support: Begin at SHIFT or RISE phase
Diagnostic Assessment: ARC phase only with recommendations
Capability Building: Develop methodology within your team
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PHASE 1: Creating Your Transformation Narrative
ARC FRAMEWORK
The ARC™ Framework helps you understand your current reality, envision possibilities, and prepare for meaningful change.
Transformative change often involves a significant shift in culture, processes, or goals. It can feel disruptive, unsettling. People need to understand the "why" behind the change and how it connects to their roles and the organization's mission.
Narratives create a powerful bridge between the current state and the envisioned future.
ASSESS
Map your current systems and structures
Evaluate stakeholder dynamics
Measure transformation readiness
Identify core challenges and opportunities
REALIZE
Uncover systemic insights
Develop your vision for change
Build stakeholder alignment
Define transformation goals
CULTIVATE
Design your transformation narrative
Prepare leadership for change
Develop early momentum
Create foundation for action
DELIVERABLE: Strategic Transformation Narrative
PHASE 2: Designing Your Implementation Approach
SHIFT METHODOLOGY
The SHIFT™ Methodology translates strategic vision into tactical implementation plans with clear priorities and pathways. Having identified the “why” we move into “how” specific goals will be achieved.
SCAN
Identify transformation priorities
Map implementation requirements
Evaluate resource needs
Define success metrics
HARMONIZE
Align stakeholder efforts
Optimize resource allocation
Coordinate cross-functional initiatives
Design collaborative approaches
INITIATE
Develop tactical action plans
Create implementation timelines
Define team roles and responsibilities
Establish governance structure
FACILITATE
Design support systems
Create feedback mechanisms
Develop problem-solving frameworks
Build communication channels
TRANSFORM
Design integration approach
Create sustainability mechanisms
Plan capability development
Build measurement systems
DELIVERABLE: Comprehensive Implementation Plan
PHASE 3: Bringing Transformation to Life
RISE ACTIVATION
The RISE™ Activation process ensures successful implementation with sustainable results and continuous evolution. This is where the rubber meets the road.
REALIZE
Launch implementation initiatives
Activate resource deployment
Begin system changes
Execute priority actions
IMPLEMENT
Drive execution momentum
Manage barriers and resistance
Adapt to emerging challenges
Coordinate cross-functional work
SUSTAIN
Build ongoing momentum
Secure adoption and engagement
Reinforce new behaviors
Embed changes in systems
EVOLVE
Adapt based on feedback
Refine implementation approach
Scale successful elements
Continuously improve outcomes
DELIVERABLE: Project Implementation