PART ONE
Some of the reasons real change tends to be difficult and slow-moving have to do with how big the change is, how big the organization is, and with the fact that people tend to resist change. In particular, people resist change that does not appear to benefit them. Real change only happens when most stakeholders are on board, and leaders have the crucial task of providing the vision and guiding each team in an organization toward realizing the vision.
**Note: I live in New York City **
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
Choose a story of organizational change, either from your textbook or through independent research, that was driven from within the organization. What was the impetus for change? What was the vision for change? Why do you think it was successful?
Choose a story of organizational change that was driven by external factors. What was the impetus for change? Was it successful? Why or why not?
PART TWO Respond to Harold Caraway with 175 words
Peter and Classmates,
The organization I pick to address today is law enforcement due to that being the field in which I wish to go into. The change that I am looking at is the addition of body cams to police officers. The reason for this was due to the untimely death of George Floyd due to an officer lacking training on how to manage issues as such.
Due to the officers actions it made it where the community no longer trusted law enforcement which in return made not only the hands up, don’t shoot movement happen but also made it where communities started asking for the departments to have their funds took away.
By putting cameras on the officers it can show what was the reason for their actions while this is great for communities to see the only problem they have is lack of funds to buy cameras for this cause. But it is still successful because it shows that the department is doing everything they can to work with the people.
PART THREE Respond to Charmayne Butler with 175 words
Hi Class,
In my experience working at a rehabilitation facility, I’ve encountered firsthand the challenges associated with promoting meaningful change in patient treatment protocols. One particular area where I’ve advocated for change is regarding patient discharge policies. Too often, patients can check themselves out of rehab prematurely, undermining the effectiveness of the treatment program and jeopardizing their chances of long-term recovery.
The impetus for change in this instance stems from witnessing the detrimental impact of early discharges on patient outcomes. It became clear to me that allowing patients to leave rehab at their own discretion often resulted in relapse and hindered their progress toward sustained sobriety.
My vision for change involved implementing stricter discharge criteria and ensuring that patients receive adequate support and monitoring throughout their treatment journey. I firmly believe that patients should be required to remain in rehab until they have achieved a certain level of stability and sobriety, typically ranging from 6 to 12 months.
Furthermore, the current practice not only undermines patient recovery but also places an unnecessary burden on law enforcement. Court-ordered patients who check out prematurely may find themselves in violation of their probation or legal mandates, leading to unnecessary entanglement with the criminal justice system. This not only wastes valuable resources but also perpetuates a cycle of incarceration rather than rehabilitation.
While advocating for this change, I encountered resistance from some colleagues and patients who viewed mandatory stays as overly restrictive. However, I remained steadfast in my conviction that prioritizing patient well-being and long-term recovery should take precedence over short-term convenience.
Ultimately, the success of implementing this change would hinge on garnering support from key stakeholders within the organization, including management, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as cooperation from law enforcement agencies. By fostering a collaborative approach and emphasizing the importance of accountability and patient safety, I believe we can create a rehab environment that genuinely supports individuals in their journey toward lasting sobriety and reduces the burden on the criminal justice system.
