Planned Change Theory Planned Change Theory: By: Mary Angelica Cuevas, R.N
Planned Change Theory Planned Change Theory: By: Mary Angelica Cuevas, R.N
Planned Change Theory Planned Change Theory: By: Mary Angelica Cuevas, R.N
THEORY
MOVEMENT
REFREEZ
E
UNFREEZING
Finding a method of making it
possible for people to let go of an old
pattern that was counterproductive.
The stage where the desire to
change occurs.
The more transparent and inclusive
the process is, the more readily
people move through this stage.
CHANGE/MOVEMENT
Change in thoughts, feelings, behavior, or all
three that is more productive in some way.
New structures and processes are put in
place to achieve the desired improvements
Change agent identifies, plans, and
implements appropriate strategies, ensuring
that driving forces exceed restraining forces.
This is the most time-consuming, costly, yet
productive stage.
REFREEZING
Establishing the change as a new habit or
process.
Rewards, support, and champion leadership
is important through this stage.
The changes are frozen in place to ensure
that they become part of normal working
procedures.
Establish supportive mechanisms such as
policies, rewards, ongoing support, and a
solid orientation for new employees.
HOW THE CHANGE KURT LEWIN THEORY
THEORY
MOTIVATES
NURSING
UNFREEZI
The theory involves an CHANGE
action of planning and NG ADAPTATION
fact gathering before INITIATION
proceeding on to the
next phase of action. REFREEZI
It ensures that all NG
DRIVI
participants are ACCEPTANC RESTRAIN
NG
comprehending what is FORC E ING
FORCES
expected of them ES USE
correctly. INCORPORATI
Keeps a strong focal ON
point in the area of
communication.
EQUILIBRIUM
Driving / Restraining Forces
Restraining
Driving Forces
Forces
Economic gain
Need for security
improve situation
Lack of time or energy
Challenge
Failure to see the big
Future impact
picture
Growth, Perceived loss of
recognition,
freedom
achievement, and /
Negative past
or improved
experience
relationships
Action Research and the Successful
application of Change Theory to Nursing
(Suc, Prokosch and Ganslandt, 2009)