Question

How will “Change Theory*” impact your Facilitation change workshop?

           

Answer 1

Change Theory

Change theory or theory of change is a theory given by an organization which states how the organization’s practices will bring a change at a global level. The major elements of the theory are:-

1. Outcomes- The desired change
2. Preconditions or pathways those are required for the outcomes.

The process associated with the change theory encourages creative thinking pattern, affirming the strategies, increased effectiveness and efficiency in the process of monitoring and evaluation.

Facilitation of change workshop is spread over different set of knowledge and skill-sets. The theory of change will affect the Facilitation Change Workshop in the following ways:-

1. The structure of the workshop will be prepared based on the theory of change. This will include

1. People’s expected response to change
2. Key factors leading to successful change management
3. A related case study analysis
4. Transition in leadership and liability.
5. Methods of communication
6. Developing capabilities to accept change
7. Sustain the change

2. Structuring and framing the objectives of the workshop

1. Comprehending the various theories of change leading to the prescribed organizational change.
2. Creating a scenario depicting the change.
3. Analyzing the factors leading to successful change.
4. Design of optimum fitness for acceptance of change.
5. Updating with technology and tools to assist in adjusting the change.
6. Educating to develop and create an infrastructure in coherence with the change management.
7. More and more review of case studies to manage the change.

How this is done or achieved?

1. Increasing the alertness and comprehension at the level of target audience regarding the expected ambiguity and intricacies.
2. Honing the capabilities and skill sets in an informal association to get them used to in the kinetics.
3. Developing and implementing a “Permissive Change” framework that helps in integration of official and unofficial elements required to accustom to the change.