Business Writer-Discussion Assignment Part 1

Unit 4 Discussion 1

The Engage and Learn Model of Change

In this discussion, you will explore how the engage and learn model, as discussed in Worley and Mohrman's 2014 article, and design thinking are the new normal for change management.

· How does the engage and learn model engage the people within the organization to build a culture of change?

· What role does the leader play in engaging employees in the process? How might you use this model in your ideas for your own innovative change process for your course?

Resources

· Discussion Participation Scoring Guide.

· APA Style and Format.

· Is Change Management Obsolete?

Readings

Use the Capella Library to complete the following:

· From Leading Culture Change in Global Organizations: Aligning Culture and Strategy, read the following:

. Chapter 6, "Building a Global Business in an Emerging Market," pages 113–132.

. Chapter 7, "Building a Global Business from an Emerging Market," pages 133–152.

· Read Ionescu and Bolcas's 2015 article, "Management of Organizational Change Processes," from Manager, volume 22, pages 86–93.

· Read Worley and Mohrman's 2014 article, "Is Change Management Obsolete?" from Organizational Dynamics, volume 43, issue 3, pages 214–224.

Audiovisual Media

Use the Internet to complete the following:

· Watch Burnett's 2016 video, Design Thinking = Method, Not Magic | Transcript, on design thinking. This video includes a great discussion on the culture of the organization. It also highlights examples when design thinking does not work. Please note that the video is approximately 50 minutes long.

Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSuK2C89yjA