Change is a process that is constant in many organizations. Unfortunately, successful change efforts are
not always properly handled or addressed. OD practitioners, both internal and external to an
organization, need to possess a solid understanding of the models and techniques that can be utilized to
encourage a successful change effort.
Consider the scenario below:
A large healthcare organization, which is located in South Dakota, has been greatly impacted by COVID19. Unfortunately, many employees are now concerned about coming to work in fear of contracting the
virus. While healthcare professionals (e.g., medical professionals, janitorial staff members, etc.) know
that they are required to be physically present to complete their job, various leaders and office staff
members (e.g., accountants, HR professionals, billing assistants, etc.) do not feel comfortable coming
into the office on a regular basis.
The executive level leadership team has recognized these concerns and has contracted with you, an
external OD practitioner, to assist with this change effort. You have decided to utilize Kurt Lewins
change model to implement this change.
For this assignment, please do the following:
1. Explain your role as an external consultant and what competencies you must possess to
successfully carry out this change initiative.
2. Explain why you have selected Kurt Lewins model to implement this change effort.
3. Identify the various stages of this change model and explain, as related to the scenario, what
would be completed during each stage of Lewins change model.
4. Justify how you will ensure that this change effort is successfully implemented.
Write a 3 page paper, or about 1200-1500 words, not including the title and reference pages,
which are required.
Your paper must be properly cited and formatted
Include a formal references page.
You must support your analysis with at least three scholarly references
o A scholarly or peer-reviewed journal article.
o A government-based website or publication.
o A trade or industry journal article, publication, or website, including those from trade
organizations such as SHRM.org and TD.org.
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