Phase 1 Project management begins at this
stage because this provides the framework for
implementing change (Schifalacqua et al 2009a).
It involves developing a detailed plan or draft
guideline of the proposed change, which should be
given to everyone likely to be affected (Bennett 2003,
Guy and Gibbons 2003). However, Roussel (2006)
warns nurse managers not to over plan and to leave
some room for people to exercise their initiative