Dealing with Change

Learning Activity 5.2: Dealing with Change Order Description Learning Activity 5.2: Dealing with Change Introduction and Purpose of Assignment Successfully implementing lean systems, like any change an organization wants to make, has many challenges. One challenge is the temptation to revert back to the old way of doing things. Some will forget the problems of the old system and only remember how easy it was to work under the old system. Objectives • Discuss challenges in implementing lean systems and dealing with the concept of change. (5.2) Theory and Context John Kotter has done extensive research on successful change implementation. Review the links below for details on the Kotter Change Model. Resources Kotter, J. (n.d.). The 8-step process for leading change. Retrieved from https://www.kotterinternational.com/our-principles/changesteps/changesteps Kotter’s 8-step change model. Implementing change powerfully and successfully. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newPPM_82.htm Change management models: John Kotters 8 steps to lead change. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.employee-motivation-skills.com/change-management- models.html Instructions 1. In the discussion forum, respond to the questions below. a. What changes have you seen either in your personal life or in your work life? b. What can be done to overcome this inclination to revert back to the old? c. How can management encourage sticking with the new and avoid doing things the old way? 2. Post your responses in the discussion forum titled Wk5 Dealing with Change.