Case Study Of Strengths

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Hello Bo! I agree that leaders need to be aware of what areas need be recognized as strengths and areas that need improvement. That when it does come time for change, leaders may not know where to begin in regards to implementing the change process in their organization. Why do you feel that it is difficult for leaders to make staff aware of changes to ensure that the changes are implemented in a timely and appropriate manner? I feel at my organization, there are many changes coming for the company due to a merger with parent company with a well-known health care managed organization. In regards to these upcoming changes, it makes staff feel out of the loop, incompetent, and unsure of their roles in the future with the

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