Critical preparation and readiness to support future change

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Organizational Development
• Higher Education Administration

Background:

• Implementing change initiatives requires thorough preparation to mitigate resistance and ensure success.
• Organizational change is essential for maintaining a competitive edge in academic institutions.
• Leadership plays a pivotal role in navigating and facilitating change processes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a service review at an internationally ranked school of nursing and midwifery.
• To examine organizational structures, work activities, and administrative pressures.
• To assess operational fitness for purpose and ability to sustain international ranking.

Main Methods:

• Service review focusing on organizational structures and work activities.
• Surveys and focus groups to gather staff input and identify pressures.
• Analysis of operations to determine suitability for future support and international standing.

Main Results:

• Identified specific pressures on the administrative team supporting the school.
• Assessed the current operational capacity in relation to maintaining international ranking.
• Gathered staff perspectives on existing structures and potential areas for improvement.

Conclusions:

• The service review provided critical insights for preparing change initiatives.
• Recommendations and implemented changes aim to enhance operational efficiency and support the school's ranking.
• The findings offer relevance and transferable lessons for clinical practice settings facing similar challenges.