Innovation & Change Management Flashcards
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A boarding facility plans to switch from paper kennel cards to a tablet-based care log. What is the best first step?
Answer: Pilot the system in one kennel wing and gather staff feedback
A small pilot surfaces workflow problems before a facility-wide rollout puts animal care records at risk.
Which group should be involved earliest when redesigning the daily feeding and medication workflow?
Answer: Front-line kennel attendants who perform the tasks
Kennel attendants know where the current process actually breaks down and their buy-in drives adoption.
During a change to new cleaning protocols, a long-time employee keeps using the old method. What is the most effective manager response?
Answer: Ask about their concerns, explain the reason for the change, and provide hands-on retraining
Resistance often comes from unclear reasons or skill gaps, which conversation and coaching address directly.
A facility adds live webcams so owners can view their pets. Which metric best shows whether this innovation is working?
Answer: Change in repeat bookings and owner satisfaction scores after launch
Innovations should be judged on outcomes such as retention and satisfaction, not on inputs.
Before adding a new service like cat-only boarding suites, what should a manager confirm first?
Answer: Local zoning, licensing, and space requirements for the new service
Regulatory and facility requirements must be met before any new boarding service can legally operate.
Which communication approach best supports staff through a major scheduling-software change?
Answer: Repeated updates explaining why, what, and when, with a contact for questions
Clear, repeated communication of the reason and timeline reduces uncertainty and rumor.
After a new automated water system is installed, an attendant notices a bowl that did not refill. What should happen next?
Answer: Manually water the pet, document the failure, and report it so the system can be checked
Animal welfare comes first, and documenting failures lets the facility fix the new system.
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