Week 2 discussions

Weekly Discussion 1

Leadership and Change

Fullan (2011) states that “the essence of the change leader is the capacity to generate energy and passion in others through action. Leaders become more effective by providing a framework and examples wherein practice is the driver. Your job, then, is to use deliberate practice as a way to learn the craft of change while fostering it in members of your organization” (p. 23).

Present a brief overview of Fullan’s seven elements of change leadership. Discuss how a change leader could contribute to the culture of an organization or system. Your post should be at least 300 words. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings by Day 7.

Reference:

Fullan, M. (2011). Change Leader: Learning to Do What Matters Most. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (Found in UoR Library in EBSCO database). 

Point Value: 3 Points

Weekly Discussion 2

Organizational Structure

There are numerous ways an organization can be structured (functional, multiple independent business unit, matrix, front-back, etc.). State which structure you feel is most conducive to organizational change and why. Reflect on the following questions to guide your discussion.

• How does structure determine performance?
• How would each structure adapt to change?
• What can be done to make it more adaptable?

Your post should be at least 300 words. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings by Day 7.

Point Value: 3 Points