Research - Describe the change theory/theories utilized

Research

• introduce the Change Project
• Background and evidence supporting the change
• Literature Review:  Include at least two sources of literature to describe the change theory/theories utilized in this change project.

ASSESSMENT (approximately 1 page)

• Recognition of the need for change in the status quo.
• How did you determine that there was a need for change (survey, interview, …?)
• Interest:  Desire for a change in the system.
• Motivation:  Forces motivating change; were there any incentives to increase motivation.
• Environment:  Characteristics that indicate openness to change in a system (if not, why not)

PLANNING (2 pages)

• What was each step of the planning process
• Unfreezing: Include driving and restraining forces
• Goals:  short & long term (be specific & measurable)
• Sources of Power:  Who has the power in the system and how it is used
• Resistances:  Attitudes and beliefs; finances

IMPLEMENTATION  (approximately 1 page)

• What was each step of the implementation process
• Moving
• Transforming intentions into actual change behavior
• Recognition, reward system

EVALUATION (approximately 1 page)

• Evaluation measures the degree to which the goals were achieved
• How will success be measured (audits, surveys, observation) include any tools developed for measure.
• Examine progress against pre-established goals
• Revisions in plan

PLANS FOR STABILIZATION (approximately 1page)

• Refreezing
• Administrative
• Commitment of system

REFLECTION (approximately 1 page)

• Describe the personal and professional experience of the change project
• Describe the most successful experience of the process
• Indicate  element/s that were the most problematic or challenging
• Indicate what would be done differently in the project if it were done again.
• Describe your personal leadership style (Yoder-Wise Chapter 3) in the change project
• Consider how will you utilize this experience in your future
• Writing mechanics, construction, grammar

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