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  • 1Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, College of Nursing and Health Professions, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, USA. mrshirey@usi.edu

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This article explores practical change management strategies for nurse leaders. It emphasizes evidence-based approaches and tools to successfully plan, execute, and sustain organizational change initiatives, including brainstorming for innovation.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Organizational Psychology

Background:

  • Organizational change initiatives are complex and require strategic planning.
  • Nurse leaders play a crucial role in driving and sustaining change within healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present practical, evidence-based change management strategies for nurse leaders.
  • To highlight tools and resources for effective planning and execution of organizational change.
  • To discuss specific techniques like brainstorming for innovation and goal-based interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of change management literature and best practices.
  • Discussion of practical tools and resources for implementation.
  • Exploration of brainstorming as an innovation technique.

Main Results:

  • Identified key strategies for planning and executing organizational change.
  • Highlighted the utility of evidence-based projects and resources.
  • Emphasized brainstorming as a valuable tool for innovation and goal achievement.

Conclusions:

  • Effective change management requires strategic planning and practical tools.
  • Nurse leaders can leverage evidence-based approaches and techniques like brainstorming to drive successful organizational change.