Explain who would be involved in initiating and managing this change.

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Review Chapter 8 in the course text. Focus on Kurt Lewin?s change theory, and contrast it with other classic change models and strategies. Please Check chapter 8 of this book regarding Kurt Lewin?s change theory:
Marquis, B. L., & Huston, C. J. (2012). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing: Theory and application (Laureate Education, Inc., custom ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

? Reflect on problems, inefficiencies, and critical issues within a specific department, unit, or area in your organization or one with which you are familiar. Select one issue as a focal point for this assignment, and consider a change that could be made to address the issue.
? Think about how the change would align with the organization?s mission, vision, and values as well as relevant professional standards.
? Using one of the change models or strategies discussed in Chapter 8, begin formulating a plan for implementing the change within the department/unit. Outline the steps that you and/or others should follow to facilitate the change effort. Align these steps to the change model or strategy you selected.
? Determine who should be involved in initiating and managing the change. Consider the skills and characteristics that are necessary to facilitate this change effort.
To complete:
Write a 3- to 5-page paper that addresses the following:
? Identify a problem, inefficiency, or issue within a specific department/unit.
? Describe a specific, realistic change that could be made to address the issue.
? Summarize how the change would align with the organization?s mission, vision, and values as well as relevant professional standards.
? Identify a change model or strategy to guide your planning for implementing the change. Provide a rationale for your selection.
? Outline the steps that you and/or others would follow to facilitate the change. Align these steps to your selected change model or strategy.
? Explain who would be involved in initiating and managing this change. Describe the skills and characteristics that would be necessary to facilitate the change effort.