Lewin’s Theory of Change
It is critical to provide an in-depth analysis of the change theory in which the below phases well be based upon. Lewin’s theory of change is one of the earliest models organisational change, devising change as an alteration to the factors that maintain a system’s behaviour (Cumming & Worley, 2014). Lewin’s model of change is a three step framework known as Unfreeze- Change- Refreeze ( Burke, 1982). Lewin noted that by identifying these three separate stages of the change process, change can then be implemented. The first step, unfreeze, is the action to create motivation of change, as this is essential to change current attitudes towards working processes and practices (Cumming & Worley, 2014). Consultation and communication about the intended …show more content…
The issues faced for the NT youth detention centre officers is not just a lack of training, but also the lack of resources to conduct training (Vita, 2015). The time, resources and know-how to conduct training are critical elements of the NT Youth Detention Centre Staff Training change management plan. Additionally, the readiness of the youth detention centres for change needs to be identified. Underpinning all elements of the change is the need to establish an organisational culture that is change ready. "Culture is the infrastructure on which all change is managed" (Atchison, 1999) and significant attention has been given to this issue over the past 6 months since the release of the interim report by the Royal Commission (2017). Acknowledging that organisational culture is the most significant enabler or barrier to success with the substantial reform agenda, the NT Youth Justice and Youth Detention Centres are implementing the Framework (2015) to strengthen the workforce
It is critical to provide an in-depth analysis of the change theory in which the below phases well be based upon. Lewin’s theory of change is one of the earliest models organisational change, devising change as an alteration to the factors that maintain a system’s behaviour (Cumming & Worley, 2014). Lewin’s model of change is a three step framework known as Unfreeze- Change- Refreeze ( Burke, 1982). Lewin noted that by identifying these three separate stages of the change process, change can then be implemented. The first step, unfreeze, is the action to create motivation of change, as this is essential to change current attitudes towards working processes and practices (Cumming & Worley, 2014). Consultation and communication about the intended …show more content…
The issues faced for the NT youth detention centre officers is not just a lack of training, but also the lack of resources to conduct training (Vita, 2015). The time, resources and know-how to conduct training are critical elements of the NT Youth Detention Centre Staff Training change management plan. Additionally, the readiness of the youth detention centres for change needs to be identified. Underpinning all elements of the change is the need to establish an organisational culture that is change ready. "Culture is the infrastructure on which all change is managed" (Atchison, 1999) and significant attention has been given to this issue over the past 6 months since the release of the interim report by the Royal Commission (2017). Acknowledging that organisational culture is the most significant enabler or barrier to success with the substantial reform agenda, the NT Youth Justice and Youth Detention Centres are implementing the Framework (2015) to strengthen the workforce