Selected organization, diagnose the organization's level of resistance, and construct a solid communication plan.
Using your selected organization, diagnose the organization's level of resistance, and construct a solid communication plan.
Develop a short-form video that is no more than 5 minutes and includes a one-page summary of your video or write a 4-6-page paper in which you:
Diagnose the reasons for resistance to change.
Interpret the potential causes of resistance in the organization. Identify and describe three potential causes of resistance to your change plan. Identify and describe three potential sources of resistance to your change plan.
Create a plan for minimizing possible resistance to your change management plan.
Elaborate on the relationship between resistance to change and communication.
Evaluate three communication strategies.
Recommend one communication strategy that would apply to your organization. Diagnose why this communication strategy is best for your organization.
Create a solid communication plan for your change initiative.
Sample Solution
Diagnosing Resistance and Developing a Communication Plan for EHR Implementation in a Nairobi Public Hospital
The introduction of a new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system in a large, established public hospital in Nairobi presents a complex change initiative fraught with potential resistance. Diagnosing the reasons for this resistance is critical for constructing an effective change management and communication plan.
Reasons for Resistance to Change: Diagnosis and Interpretation
Resistance to change is a natural human reaction often stemming from a perceived threat, inconvenience, or misunderstanding.