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Discussion 1: The Organization of the Future

Throughout this course, you have engaged in several facets of the change process. As you’ve probably realized, change can often run into unexpected obstacles, resistance, or failing momentum. As a change agent in your organization, this Discussion will give you a chance to explore some of those obstacles and how you might craft a strategy to manage them.

Consider the importance of planning and leadership as change is planned for and implemented. As you reflect on your description, think about how your organization would function if your suggested changes were implemented.

To prepare for this Discussion:

Review this week’s Learning Resources, especially:

· Kotter's 8-Step Change Model Explained - https://youtu.be/22coAwMD9M0

· Kotter, J. P. (2012). Leading change. Boston, MA: Harvard Business Review Press.

Chapter 11 – 12 Notes – See attachments

Assignment:

Post a cohesive response based on your analysis of the Learning Resources and your professional experience. Be sure to discuss the following:

· Now that you have worked through Kotter’s eight-stage process to develop your Change Plan, evaluate the effectiveness of your vision. Do you believe it to be a viable vision? What changes would you make to that vision?

· Discuss how your organization or community will look different after the change has been implemented. Discuss the factors that may influence your change management plan. How will these factor influence your ability to implement your change vision?

· Outline the characteristics you possess to effectively lead and manage change. Assess how prepared you are to be an effective change manager and leader.

· Evaluate the impact your change management skills and characteristics had on the organization or community. Discuss how these skills and characteristics can help you become an agent for social change.

· 3 – 4 paragraphs

· No plagiarism

· APA citing