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Driving forces maps: case studies of a tool for implementing change strategies
Frank Daloisio1, Toba Schwaber Kerson, Judith L M McCoyd
1Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research, Bryn Mawr College, 300 Airdale Road, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, USA.
Social Work in Health Care
|January 31, 2003
Summary
Driving forces mapping, a business strategy tool, aids in defining goals and building relationships for diverse clients, including those with HIV and grief. It proves less effective for deep introspection.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Business Strategy
- Social Work
Background:
- Driving forces mapping, a business strategy technique, offers a novel approach to client work.
- Its applicability in therapeutic and support settings remains largely unexplored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the utility of driving forces mapping in diverse client scenarios.
- To assess its effectiveness in goal definition, contracting, mutuality, and introspective work.
Main Methods:
- Applied driving forces mapping to five distinct client cases: an AIDS support organization, a men's bereavement group, grief after fetal anomaly diagnosis, HIV diagnosis, and marital satisfaction.
- Documented the process and outcomes for each case.
Main Results:
- Driving forces mapping was beneficial for goal definition, contracting, and developing mutuality.
- The technique showed limited utility in facilitating introspective work.
Conclusions:
- Driving forces mapping is a valuable tool for specific aspects of client work, particularly in goal setting and relationship building.
- Further exploration is warranted for its application in introspective therapeutic processes.