Globalization and advanced technology have created a world where change is unavoidable. Hence, the organizations that adapt to changes have better chance of survival and success. For instance, the need for organizational change can arise to meet the demands of the stakeholders, shareholders and policymakers. In order to help with the process of change there are many models for organizational change that have been explained by theorists.
The change models created by Kurt Lewis and Todd Jick both share a common goal to aid organizations in planning for change with steps, strategies, and leadership roles, methods to deal with resistance and communication processes.
The organizational change model designed by Kurt Lewis is explained in three …show more content…
A new building constructed with facilities such as supply closets, computers, telephones and medicine cabinets in a patient’s room for a nurse to spend more time at the bedside. Communication with the nurses about the advantages of the initiative and listening to their view helped the leaders in making few more additions to the change. I had joined the team in the freezing phase and Lewis Model states that leader should be in the field with the people. As a leader, in order to communicate with the staff about the importance of sustaining the vision, get feedback it was essential to work with employees and reward them for positive …show more content…
In addition, the leader should have the ability to create an organizational structure that constantly encourages individuals to focus their efforts in pursuing the vision. This model puts a strong emphasis on team effort and communication. As a result, the resistance is better understood when people are involved in an honest and sincere communication. The communication in this model is crucial and must be efficient in order to increase organizational understanding and commitment to its full extent. Jick’s model explains that with clear and direct communication, there will be less confusion and resistance. The model also explains that employees should have a proper understanding of both the positive and the negative effects of change (Mento, et al). The same scenario regarding making changes to achieve patient satisfaction can be utilized to compare both models. Implicating the Jick Model to my role as a leader in my unit, I have to be truthful with my employees by conversing about the challenges that we have to overcome as a team, and rewarding individuals for positive outcome.
The Jick and Lewis change models have various strengths and weaknesses. For example, the Lewis theory is a model that shows that change happens with the ability to gain perspective of the people through communication. This would enable the team to utilize
The change models created by Kurt Lewis and Todd Jick both share a common goal to aid organizations in planning for change with steps, strategies, and leadership roles, methods to deal with resistance and communication processes.
The organizational change model designed by Kurt Lewis is explained in three …show more content…
A new building constructed with facilities such as supply closets, computers, telephones and medicine cabinets in a patient’s room for a nurse to spend more time at the bedside. Communication with the nurses about the advantages of the initiative and listening to their view helped the leaders in making few more additions to the change. I had joined the team in the freezing phase and Lewis Model states that leader should be in the field with the people. As a leader, in order to communicate with the staff about the importance of sustaining the vision, get feedback it was essential to work with employees and reward them for positive …show more content…
In addition, the leader should have the ability to create an organizational structure that constantly encourages individuals to focus their efforts in pursuing the vision. This model puts a strong emphasis on team effort and communication. As a result, the resistance is better understood when people are involved in an honest and sincere communication. The communication in this model is crucial and must be efficient in order to increase organizational understanding and commitment to its full extent. Jick’s model explains that with clear and direct communication, there will be less confusion and resistance. The model also explains that employees should have a proper understanding of both the positive and the negative effects of change (Mento, et al). The same scenario regarding making changes to achieve patient satisfaction can be utilized to compare both models. Implicating the Jick Model to my role as a leader in my unit, I have to be truthful with my employees by conversing about the challenges that we have to overcome as a team, and rewarding individuals for positive outcome.
The Jick and Lewis change models have various strengths and weaknesses. For example, the Lewis theory is a model that shows that change happens with the ability to gain perspective of the people through communication. This would enable the team to utilize