The Nature of Planned Change MARITES D. PAQUIBULAN Organization Development and Change

12-2 Natureof Planned Change Change that happens to an organization is planned by its members OD is directed at bringing about planned change to increase: – Organization’s effectiveness – Capability to change itself

12-3 Functions of Planned Change Solve organizational problems Learning from experiences (benchmarking) Adapt to external environmental changes Improve performance Influence future changes

12-4 Theories of Planned Change Lewins’ Change Model Action research Model Positive Model

12-5 Cummings & Worley, 8e (c)2005 Thomson/South-Western Lewin ’ s Change Model Unfreezing Moving/Changing Refreezing

12-6 Cummings & Worley, 8e (c)2005 Thomson/South-Western Action Research Model Feedback to Client Data gathering after action Problem Identification Joint action planning Consultation with a behavioral scientist Data gathering & preliminary diagnosis Joint diagnosis Action

12-7 Initiate the Inquiry Inquire into Best Practices Discover Themes Envision a Preferred Future Design and Deliver Ways to Create the Future Positive Model Cummings & Worley, 8e (c)2005 Thomson/South-Western

12-8 Conclusion: Planned change - It is a long- term process involving considerable innovation and learning on-site. It requires a good deal of time and commitment and a willingness to modify and refine changes as the circumstances require. Thus, quick fixes are discouraged.

12-9 REFERENCES ure_of_planned_change_lewins_change_mod el_case_example_british_airways_organizatio n_development&b=52&c=7 ure_of_planned_change_lewins_change_mod el_case_example_british_airways_organizatio n_development&b=52&c=7 cture3-planned-change

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