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1Author Affiliation: Associate Professor, Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, College of Nursing and Health Professions, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville.
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|March 4, 2015
Summary
This article offers practical strategies for nurse leaders to successfully plan and execute organizational change. It explores evidence-based projects and tools to sustain change, discussing groupthink
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Psychology
- Nursing Leadership
Background:
- Organizational change initiatives are complex and require strategic planning.
- Nurse leaders play a crucial role in advancing and sustaining change within healthcare settings.
- Understanding factors influencing change, such as groupthink, is essential for success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight effective change management strategies for planning and executing organizational change.
- To provide practical, evidence-based approaches, tools, and resources for nurse leaders.
- To discuss the impact of groupthink on organizational strategy and sustainable change.
Main Methods:
- Review of evidence-based projects and change management literature.
- Discussion of practical tools and resources for mobilizing and sustaining change.
- Analysis of the concept of groupthink and its influence on strategic decision-making.
Main Results:
- Identification of key strategies for successful organizational change planning and execution.
- Presentation of practical resources to support nurse leaders in change initiatives.
- Explanation of how groupthink can impede organizational strategy and sustainable change.
Conclusions:
- Effective change management requires strategic planning and practical, evidence-based approaches.
- Nurse leaders can leverage provided tools and resources to drive sustainable organizational change.
- Mitigating groupthink is crucial for sound organizational strategy and successful change implementation.
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