Leading the Process of Organizational Change Critical Thinking
Lewins Change Theory (100 points)
One of the seminal studies and theories related to change management is Kurt Lewins Change Theory. Components of his work are identified in many other theories, so understanding this theory offers insight into the change management process.
In this assignment, provide a brief overview of Lewins Change Theory, including his rationale for creating this theory and the intended role this model addresses in change management.
Then discuss the three stages of change implementation and explain the importance of each stage. Be sure to use the terminology for each stage of Lewins Change Theory as outlined in the text.
Finally, Lewins Change Theory was created in the 1940s. Is the theory still applicable in todays global economy? How would you modify/alter his theory to ensure that it remains relevant and applicable in Saudi Arabia? Discuss any changes to be made to his theory to reflect todays business environment, both globally and in Saudi Arabia.
Your well-written paper should meet the following requirements:
Be 4-5 pages in length, which does not include the title page and reference pages, which are never a part of the content minimum requirements.
Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style guidelines.
Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least three scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles.
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Chapter 2: How to Lead Organizational Change: Frameworks
Chapter Overview
Chapter 2 differentiates between HOW to change and WHAT to change. Change leaders must understand both.
This chapter focuses on HOW to create change
Six process-oriented models of planned, purposeful change are discussed
The last of these is the Change Path Model: it is the guiding framework used in this book
These six models will give you language to articulate models of how to bring about organizational change
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Getting a Handle on the Change Challenge
Two distinct aspects in any change management situation need to be addressed:
WHAT needs to change
HOW to bring about that change
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Sigmoid Curve
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Nature of Managed Organizational Change: Lewins View
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Unfreeze
Change
Refreeze
Kotters Eight-Stage Process
Establishing a sense of urgency
Creating a guiding coalition
Developing a vision and strategy
Communicate the change vision
Empower employees
Generate short-term wins
Consolidate gains and produce more change
Anchor the new approaches in the culture
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Gentiles Giving Voice to Values
Clarification and articulation of ones values
Post decision-making analysis and implementation plan
The practice of speaking ones values and receiving feedback from peers
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Ducks Five-Stage Change Curve
Stagnation
Preparation
Implementation
Determination
Fruition
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Beckhard and Harris Change Process Model
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The Change Path Model
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Awakening
Chapter 4
Acceleration
Chapter 9
Institutionalization
Chapter 10
Mobilization
Chapters 5 through 8
Components of the Model
Awakening: Why change? What data helps to wake people up?
Mobilization: Gap analysisthe desired future state and the present state
Acceleration: Getting there from hereaction planning and implementation
Institutionalization: Monitoring, measuring the change, and helping to make the change stick
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Toolkit Exercise 2.2
Interview a Manager
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Interview a manager who has been involved in implementing an organizational change. Ask them to describe the change, what they were trying to accomplish, and what happened?
HOW did the managers work to make things happen? Who did they involve? How did they persuade others? What resources did they use?
Describe WHAT was being changed. Why were these things important?
Which was more important to the change in the end: HOW things were changed or WHAT was changed?
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Summary
We need to differentiate between WHAT needs to change and HOW to change
This chapter has focused on the HOW change is accomplished, i.e., the process
The HOW of change is all about managing the process. This chapter gives us ways of thinking about this process with particular attention to the Change Path Model
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