his is what almost occurred at the Department of Homeland Security when the head of the IT department left and that leadership position was not filled right away. LChange Management situations can occur anywhere and sometimes they create situations that are so serious that they indeed could threaten national security. For instance take an upper management change in the public sector such as within the top ranks of the computer and cyber security division of Department of Homeland Security for instance. Just imagine the importance that these top positions hold and the potential chaos and controversy that could occur if someone suddenly leaves?

Next realize that such a departure creates a temporary power and leadership vacuum and allows holes in security to be overlooked for even a brief time period. Well this is what almost occurred at the Department of Homeland Security when the head of the IT department left and that leadership position was not filled right away. Lu

ance take an upper management change in the public sector such as within the top ranks of the computer and cyber security division of Department of Homeland Security for instance. Just imagine the importance that these top positions hold and the potential chaos and controversy that could occur if someone suddenly leaves?

Next realize that such a departure creates a temporary power and leadership vacuum and allows holes in security to be overlooked for even a brief time period. Well this is what almost occurred at the Department of Homeland Security when the head of the IT department left and that leadership position was not filled right away. L

for instance. Just imagine the importance that these top positions hold and the potential chaos and controversy that could occur if someone suddenly leaves?

Next realize that such a departure creates a temporary power and leadership vacuum and allows holes in security to be overlooked for even a brief time period. Well this is what almost occurred at the Department of Homeland Security when the head of the IT department left and that leadership position was not filled right away. L

Next realize that such a departure creates a temporary power and leadership vacuum and allows holes in security to be overlooked for even a brief time period. Well this is what almost occurred at the Department of Homeland Security when the head of the IT department left and that leadership position was not filled right away. Lhis is what almost occurred at the Department of Homeland Security when the head of the IT department left and that leadership position was not filled right away. Luckily due to swift action by the upper leadership the problem was averted from becoming serious. But realize it was not without some real fast acting executive decisions and some strong base secondary level leadership.

Yes our nation is safe, and to that point this case study is valuable at all levels of public sector and private corporate leadership in that just because a change occurs there is no reason for chaos to ensue. Perhaps you will consider this as you read case studies of change management by those who consult and teach in the Management Sector? Think on this in 2006.