Culture, transformation & change · Core

Future state

Also called: to-be state

ELI5

The intended way an organisation will operate after change.

Used in conversation

“The number is useful only if everyone calculates future state the same way.”

Pitch context

You will see “Future state” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches culture, transformation & change.

Why it matters: In culture, transformation & change, the definition can change who is affected, accountable, protected or entitled to act.

Caution

Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.

Sources & evidence · 2

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.