-The more complete and accurate the conceptual models we hold, the better our chances of
success in bringing about meaningful change in our workplaces
-Change in an organization is really about improving productivity. Before we make changes,
we must review the dynamics both during the change process, evaluate and then change
to an accepted standard practice
-We can develop some appropriate conceptual models for our organization and the
specifics of our workplace by reviewing the articles below
- Force field analysis is for diagnosing situations; a technique for looking at all the
forces for and against a decision (from inside and from outside, from up and down)
- Goal congruence is the degree of integration of goals by individuals and groups own
goals as being satisfied by the accomplishment of organizational goals.
- Organizational growth cycles is to examine the problems associated with
organizational growth and the impact of change on employees.
- Open systems approach is use to enable us to better plan and coordinate the
activities of our team, department, organization to create an internal and external
vision of the strategically important factors that impact or are impacted by the “system”
under review
- Humanizing control systems is necessary in any organization in which the activities
of different divisions, departments, sections, and so on need to be coordinated and
controlled.
- Self assessement or stop thinking like your boss ....and start thinking like his boss.
- Time management is important because timing and methodology are crucial; if one or
the other is inappropriate, a manager's actions can be perceived as and become real
obstacles to achievement