Change Management Models

Models are helpful to guide organizations and managers through the arduous process of change where the outcome is uncertain and the path is complex and laden with barriers. Choosing the right model can be as important as the result you are trying to achieve. This discussion allows you to better understand some of the criteria that should be considered when choosing the right change management model.

One of the more difficult actions involving change is selecting the right change management model to guide your actions and processes. Considering this, respond to the following:

• Present the criteria/factors you would review to determine a preferred change management model to use in a given situation.

Post your primary response. Read any postings already provided by your instructor or fellow students Remember to read the feedback to your own major postings and reply to it throughout the module. Each post should be 100-150 words and written in your own words. All quoted text must be cited using APA format (6th edition).

See the Course Calendar for due dates for posts and responses.

Compose your work using a word processor and save it, as a Plain Text or an .rtf, to your computer. When you're ready to make your initial posting, please click on the "Create Thread" button and copy/paste the text from your document into the message field. Be sure to check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors before you post it.

Evaluation Criteria

Review the SBT Discussion Rubric located in the "Start Here" section of the course for more information on grading criteria. Together, all discussions comprise 20% of the total course grade.