Organisational Change Management Volume 1
Framework 5 Force Field Analysis
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(by Kurt Lewin, the "father" of change theory)
Make a list of the 2 types of forces
i. ENHANCING ie for change
ii. RESTRAINING ie against change
Examples of enhancing forces
Changing markets
New technologies
Changing workforce attributes and attitudes
Examples of restraining forces
Fear of loss of control
Rigid policies and regulations
Existing organisational norms and practices
Lack of resources
Awards and industrial agreements
CHART SHOWING FORCES - "Quasi - stationary equilibrium", ie the current situation
(source: Lynn Fossum, 1989)
