It has been observed that since the new Mine-Overseer has been in position in the leading narrow reef gold mines; there has been a steady decrease in production. The new mine-overseer by the name of – Mrs. Thandiwe Jaqavula is a highly qualified profession with a B(Eng.) Tech, a holder of an MMC (Mine Manager’s certificate) and has been suggested to soon be appointed as the shaft’s first female mine manager. However, the negative production statistics are disturbing to the upper management. Apply the change management principles to mitigate the declining production due to the change.
