1. Discussion: Leading Evidence–Based Change
Discussion: Leading Evidence–Based ChangeDiscussion: Leading Evidence–Based
ChangeNow, a handful of leading–edge global companies are breaking new ground and
using evidence–based change to make critical talent management decisions, help their
organizations achieve greater success and create a more engaging work environment for
their people.—Towers WatsonSuccessful leader–managers recognize the value of using
models or theories, as well as relevant evidence, to guide a change effort. For this
Discussion, you consider a problem within your organization and the strategies that you
might use to orchestrate a change.CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR
ASSIGNMENTReferenceJesuthasan, R., & Boudreau, J. (2011). Evidence–based change
helping companies achieve greater success and competitive advantage, new Towers Watson
book reveals. Retrieved
from http://www.towerswatson.com/en/Press/2011/09/Evidence–Based–Change–
Helping–Companies–Achieve–Greater–Success–and–Competitive–Advantage–New–ToweTo
PrepareThink about a problem in a specific unit or area of your organization or one with
which you are familiar. What are the indications that there is a problem? What change may
be needed? (Note: This problem should be different from the one you are addressing in the
Week 2 Assignment.). A clinical problem works well; an example is that you note an
increasing number of patients with deep vein thrombosis following orthopedic
surgery.Consider how you could locate evidence to examine the needed change. What
literature would you review? Which professional organization standards or
recommendations may be relevant? With whom would you communicate/network to
ascertain community standards? Bear in mind that you may also look at evidence from
fields other than nursing.Review the information in the Learning Resources. Using your
knowledge of contemporary theories of chaos and complexity, consider how you could
adapt Lewin’s classic model for change and apply this to your selected problem.BY DAY
3Post a description of the problem, including relevant indicator(s). Provide a synopsis of
how you would proceed in locating evidence, including research literature you would
consult, which professional organization standards may be relevant, and with whom you
would communicate or network to ascertain community standards. Then, identify how you
would adapt Lewin’s classic model of change based on chaos and complexity theory to
address this evidence–based change.CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR ASSIGNMENTNote: To
access this weeks’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course
Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus.REQUIRED
2. READINGSMarquis, B. L., & Huston, C. J. (2017). Leadership roles and management functions
in nursing: Theory and application (9th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams &
Wilkins.Chapter 8, “Planned Change”This chapter explores methods for facilitating change
and the theoretical underpinnings of implementing effective change.Mclean, C. (2011).
Change and transition: Navigating the journey. British Journal of School Nursing,6(3), 141–
145.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Mitchell, G. (2013). Selecting the best
theory to implement planned change. Nursing Management–UK. 20(1), 32–37.Retrieved
from the Walden Library databases.Radtke, K., (2013). Improving patient satisfaction with
nursing communication using bedside shift report. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 27(1), 19–
25.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Salmela, S., Eriksson, K., & Fagerström, L.
(2013). Nurse leaders’ perceptions of an approaching organizational change. Qualitative
Health Research, 23(5), 689–699.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Shirey, M. R.
(2013). Lewin’s theory of planned change as a strategic resource. The Journal of Nursing
Administration 43(2), 69–72.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.OPTIONAL
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