Assignment 1: The Change Process

In this module, you became more familiar with the change process and the issues that are associated with it. It is a given that change can occur in any organization or situation. The more familiar you are with the process, the better equipped you will be when facing change and the myriad issues that come along with it. For the discussion in this module, you will explore the change process and some of the issues that may arise.

Tasks:

Research the organizational change process, challenges, and issues. Use resources from professional literature in your research. Professional literature may include the Argosy University online library resources, relevant textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, or .gov).

On the basis of your research and experience, in a minimum of 400 words, respond to the following points:

• Considering the different levels of the change process, as a change leader, explain how you would create the urgency or motivation necessary to initiate change.
• Share an example, either from your own experience or from research, where a leader was successful in positively influencing change. In your response:
  • Identify and describe the type of change and what precipitated it.
  • Explain how the change was successfully implemented and the strategies used to overcome issues, if any, that were faced.

Submission Details:

• You can ask technical questions or respond generally to the overall experience. Be objective, clear, and concise. Always use constructive language, even in criticism, to work toward the goal of positive progress. All comments should be posted to the appropriate topic in this Discussion Area.