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Table Table4 4 identifies how frequently the strategies appeared in the models and frameworks and the rate at which practitioners indicated they used the strategies most often or always. The strategies found in the top 25% of both ( n > 36 for practitioner use and n > 11 in models and frameworks) focused on communication, including senior leadership and the employees in change decisions, aligning the change with the vision and mission of the organization, and focusing on organizational culture. Practitioners used several strategies more commonly than the literature suggested, especially concerning the topic of middle management. Practitioners focused on listening to middle managers’ concerns about the change, asking managers for feedback to improve the change, and ensuring that managers were trained to promote the change. Meanwhile, practitioners did not engage in the following strategies as often as the models and frameworks suggested that they should: provide all members of the organization with clear communication about the change, distinguish the differences between leadership and management, reward new behavior, and include employees in change decisions.
A comparison of the strategies used by practitioners to the strategies found in the literature
Strategy used by participants ( = 49) | Total of Always and Most of the time | Strategy found in the models and frameworks ( = 16) | Total models and frameworks that list the strategies |
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Used by practitioners and suggested by models and frameworks | |||
Asked members of senior leadership to support the change | 48 | Have open support and commitment from the administration | 16 |
Aligned an intended change with an organization’s mission | 46 | Create a vision for the change that aligns with the organization’s mission | 13 |
Listened to employees’ concerns about the change | 45 | Listen to employees’ concerns about the change | 12 |
Aligned an intended change with an organization’s vision | 44 | Create a vision for the change that aligns with the organization’s mission | 13 |
Focused on organizational culture | 41 | Focus on changing organizational culture | 15 |
Asked employees for feedback to improve the change | 38 | Include employees in change decisions | 12 |
Used more often by practitioners than suggested by models and frameworks | |||
Listened to managers’ concerns about the change | 47 | Train managers and supervisors to be change agents | 7 |
Created measurable short-term goals | 44 | Generate short-term wins | 10 |
Asked managers for feedback to improve the change | 43 | Train managers and supervisors to be change agents | 7 |
Ensured that employees were trained for new change initiatives | 38 | Provide employees with training | 8 |
Ensured that managers were trained to promote the change | 37 | Train managers and supervisors to be change agents | 7 |
Suggested more often by models and frameworks than used by practitioners | |||
Notified all members of the organization about the change | 33 | Provide all members of the organization with clear communication about the change | 16 |
Developed managers into leaders | 28 | Distinguish the differences between leadership and management | 14 |
Adjusted your change implementation because of reactions from employees | 23 | Include employees in change decisions | 12 |
Provided employees with incentives to implement the change | 12 | Reward new behavior | 13 |
The purpose of this article was to present a common set of change management strategies found across numerous models and frameworks and to identify how frequently change management practitioners implement these common strategies in practice. The five common change management strategies were the following: communicate about the change, involve stakeholders at all levels of the organization, focus on organizational culture, consider the organization’s mission and vision, and provide encouragement and incentives to change. Below we discuss our findings with an eye toward presenting a few key recommendations for change management.
Communication is an umbrella term that can include messaging, networking, and negotiating (Buchanan & Boddy, 1992 ). Our findings revealed that communication is essential for change management. All the models and frameworks we examined suggested that change managers should provide members of the organization with clear communication about the change. It is interesting that approximately 33% of questionnaire respondents indicated that they sometimes, rather than always or most of the time, notified all members of the organization about the change. This may be the result of change managers communicating through organizational leaders. Instead of communicating directly with everyone in the organization, some participants may have used senior leadership, middle management, or subgroups to communicate the change. Messages sent to employees from leaders can effectively promote change. Regardless of who is responsible for communication, someone in the organization should explain why the change is happening (Connor et al., 2003 ; Doyle & Brady, 2018 ; Hiatt, 2006 ; Kotter, 2012 ) and provide clear communication throughout the entire change implementation (McKinsey & Company, 2008 ; Mento et al., 2002 ).
Our results indicate that change managers should involve senior leaders, managers, as well as employees during a change initiative. The items on the questionnaire were based on a review of common change management models and frameworks and many related to some form of stakeholder involvement. Of these strategies, over half were used often by 50% or more respondents. They focused on actions like gaining support from leaders, listening to and getting feedback from managers and employees, and adjusting strategies based on stakeholder input.
Whereas the models and frameworks often identified strategies regarding senior leadership and employees, it is interesting that questionnaire respondents indicated that they often implemented strategies involving middle management in a change implementation. This aligns with Bamford and Forrester’s ( 2003 ) research describing how middle managers are important communicators of change and provide an organization with the direction for the change. However, the participants did not develop managers into leaders as often as the literature proposed. Burnes and By ( 2012 ) expressed that leadership is essential to promote change and mention how the change management field has failed to focus on leadership as much as it should.
All but one of the models and frameworks we analyzed indicated that change managers should focus on changing the culture of an organization and more than 75% of questionnaire respondents revealed that they implemented this strategy always or most of the time. Organizational culture affects the acceptance of change. Changing the organizational culture can prevent employees from returning to the previous status quo (Bullock & Batten, 1985 ; Kotter, 2012 ; Mento et al., 2002 ). Some authors have different views on how to change an organization’s culture. For example, Burnes ( 2000 ) thinks that change managers should focus on employees who were resistant to the change while Hiatt ( 2006 ) suggests that change managers should replicate what strategies they used in the past to change the culture. Change managers require open support and commitment from managers to lead a culture change (Phillips, 2021 ).
In addition, Pless and Maak ( 2004 ) describe the importance of creating a culture of inclusion where diverse viewpoints help an organization reach its organizational objectives. Yet less than half of the participants indicated that they often focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Change managers should consider diverse viewpoints when implementing change, especially for organizations whose vision promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Several of the models and frameworks we examined mentioned that change managers should consider the mission and vision of the organization (Cummings & Worley, 1993 ; Hiatt, 2006 ; Kotter, 2012 ; Polk, 2011 ). Furthermore, aligning the change with the organization’s mission and vision were among the strategies most often implemented by participants. This was the second most common strategy both used by participants and found in the models and frameworks. A mission of an organization may include its beliefs, values, priorities, strengths, and desired public image (Cummings & Worley, 1993 ). Leaders are expected to adhere to a company’s values and mission (Strebel, 1996 ).
Most of the change management models and frameworks suggested that organizations should reward new behavior, yet most respondents said they did not provide incentives to change. About 75% of participants did indicate that they frequently gave encouragement to employees about the change. The questionnaire may have confused participants by suggesting that they provide incentives before the change occurs. Additionally, respondents may have associated incentives with monetary compensation. Employee training can be considered an incentive, and many participants confirmed that they provided employees and managers with training. More information is needed to determine why the participants did not provide incentives and what the participants defined as rewards.
Table Table4 4 identified five strategies that practitioners used more often than the models and frameworks suggested and four strategies that were suggested more often by the models and frameworks than used by practitioners. One strategy that showed the largest difference was provided employees with incentives to implement the change. Although 81% of the selected models and frameworks suggested that practitioners should provide employees with incentives, only 25% of the practitioners identified that they provided incentives always and most of the time. Conversations between theorists and practitioners could determine if these differences occur because each group uses different terms (Hughes, 2007 ) or if practitioners just implement change differently than theorists suggest (Saka, 2003 ).
Additionally, conversations between theorists and practitioners may help promote improvements in the field of change management. For example, practitioners were split on how often they promoted DEI, and the selected models and frameworks did not focus on DEI in change implementations. Conversations between the two groups would help theorists understand what practitioners are doing to advance the field of change management. These conversations may encourage theorists to modify their models and frameworks to include modern approaches to change.
The models and frameworks included in this systematic review were found through academic research and websites on the topic of change management. We did not include strategies contained on websites from change management organizations. Therefore, the identified strategies could skew towards approaches favored by theorists instead of practitioners. Additionally, we used specific publications to identify the strategies found in the models and frameworks. Any amendments to the cited models or frameworks found in future publications could not be included in this research.
We distributed this questionnaire in August 2020. Several participants mentioned that they were not currently conducting change management implementations because of global lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because it can take years to complete a change management implementation (Phillips, 2021 ), this research does not describe how COVID-19 altered the strategies used by the participants. Furthermore, participants were not provided with definitions of the strategies. Their interpretations of the strategies may differ from the definitions found in the academic literature.
Future research should expand upon what strategies the practitioners use to determine (a) how the practitioners use the strategies, and (b) the reasons why practitioners use certain strategies. Participants identified several strategies that they did not use as often as the literature suggested (e.g., provide employees with incentives and adjust the change implementation because of reactions from employees). Future research should investigate why practitioners are not implementing these strategies often.
Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic may have changed how practitioners implemented change management strategies. Future research should investigate if practitioners have added new strategies or changed the frequency in which they identified using the strategies found in this research.
Our aim was to identify a common set of change management strategies found across several models and frameworks and to identify how frequently change management practitioners implement these strategies in practice. While our findings relate to specific models, frameworks, and strategies, we caution readers to consider the environment and situation where the change will occur. Therefore, strategies should not be selected for implementation based on their inclusion in highly cited models and frameworks. Our study identified strategies found in the literature and used by change managers, but it does not predict that specific strategies are more likely to promote a successful organizational change. Although we have presented several strategies, we do not suggest combining these strategies to create a new framework. Instead, these strategies should be used to promote conversation between practitioners and theorists. Additionally, we do not suggest that one model or framework is superior to others because it contains more strategies currently used by practitioners. Evaluating the effectiveness of a model or framework by how many common strategies it contains gives an advantage to models and frameworks that contain the most strategies. Instead, this research identifies what practitioners are doing in the field to steer change management literature towards the strategies that are most used to promote change.
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Change management is a strategy for guiding an organization and its people through change. It goes beyond top-down orders, involving employees at all levels. This people-focused approach encourages everyone to participate actively, helping them adapt and use changes in their everyday work.
Effective change management aligns closely with a company's culture, values, and beliefs.
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Change management is pivotal in guiding organizations through transitions, ensuring impactful and long-lasting results.
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When you implement change capabilities:
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Change management is a vital skill across various organizational roles.
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1. The Impact of Remote Work Policies on Organizational Change Post-Pandemic : This topic delves into how the mass transition to remote work amid the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted change management strategies. It seeks to understand the long-term organizational shifts caused by remote work arrangements.
2. Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Change Management: A Paradigm Shift : As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into business operations, this topic explores how AI can streamline and improve change management processes. This could involve anything from predictive analytics to automated decision-making systems.
3. Change Management in Circular Economy Businesses: A Sustainable Approach: The circular economy is becoming a buzzword in sustainability discussions. This topic investigates how change management strategies can be tailored to businesses that are based on circular economy models, emphasizing sustainability and waste reduction.
4. The Role of Psychological Safety in Change Management: A culture of psychological safety may be key to successful organizational change. This topic looks at how fostering psychological safety in the workplace impacts employees' attitudes toward change and how organizations can leverage this to facilitate a smoother transition during restructuring or strategy shifts.
5. Navigating Generational Differences in Acceptance and Adoption of Organizational Change: With the workplace now consisting of multiple generations (Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z), this topic aims to explore how generational attitudes towards change differ and what strategies can be employed for effective multi-generational change management.
6. Blockchain Technology and its Influence on Change Management Strategies: As blockchain technology becomes more prevalent, this dissertation topic investigates its impact on change management strategies. It explores whether blockchain can bring about greater transparency and efficiency in managing organizational changes.
Each of these change management dissertation topics is tailored to address contemporary issues in change management, offering a rich ground for academic research. They are designed not only to contribute to scholarly discussion but also to offer practical insights for businesses navigating the complex terrains of organizational change.
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TYPE | SUBJECT | A study for understanding the academic perspective of change management in multinational organizations. What is it and how it is managed? |
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BS | A critical exploration of the role that change management plays in business sustainability in 21st century. |
BS | A critical evaluation of the tools and techniques necessary to analyse and manage change for large corporate firms. |
MSC | A systematic review of change management best practices in the IT sector. A case study of Facebook. |
MSC | A critical analysis for exploring the challenges and barriers of change management for start ups in UK |
MSC | A study for determining the use of data modelling techniques for initiating changes in manufacturing industries of UK. |
MS | A novel study for understanding the change management in times of financial stress and how can businesses reinvent themselves to align with the new norms. |
MS | A critical review of the change management steps taken by large corporations that enabled them to not only survive but thrive in he corona virus pandemic. A case study of Amazon. |
MS | A systemic analysis of organizational change management, necessary for sustainable eco-friendly practices. A case study of how organizations are adhering to sustainability development goals of United Nations. |
MS | An analysis of how the policy feedback impacts the organizational change culture. A case study of banks and financial firms. |
MS | A critical analysis of the effect of change management in the public sectors UK amidst corona virus pandemic. |
Ph.D. | A critical evaluation of how developing economies conceptualized their travel and tourism through change management. |
Ph.D. | An explorative study on human factors that resist the change. What are the solutions to overcome these for change adoption and management phobia? |
Ph.D. | A comparative analysis of management of changes in consumption patterns of natural resources between developing and developed countries. A comparative case study of consumption of natural resources of USA VS. China. |
Ph.D. | A novel approach for incorporating technological tools for seamless management of change, in family owned businesses in UK. |
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TYPE | SUBJECT | A correlative study to determine the relation between organizational changes and salary appraisals of employees. |
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BS | A systematic analysis of the antecedents of change management for operational excellence. A case study of UK’s service sector. |
MSC | An exploratory assessment of the knowledge forms for change management. What drives a change in big corporate firms? |
MSC | A critical analysis of the change management attitudes in the health care sector of UK. |
MS | An evaluation of the motivating factors that compels managers to enforce changes in the business. |
MS | A critical investigation of the adaptation process of businesses, after the introduction of the Internet and Technology, post 1980’s. |
MS | A correlative study for finding the relationship between changes made in a company and its employee retention rate. |
Ph.D. | A critical comparative study for understanding the effect of change management in small scaled companies VS. large organizational firms. |
Ph.D. | A critical evaluation on what is better for corporations undergoing change. Is it feasible to train existing staff or better to hire new one? |
Ph.D. | An analysis of the role of middle level managers in the change and decision making in a company. |
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Change Management Dissertation Topic Ideas. Published by Owen Ingram at January 2nd, 2023 , Revised On August 18, 2023. Choosing a relevant and interesting thesis topic can often be a troublesome experience. The topics you propose to the supervisors and advisor should be innovative and creative, cover both theoretical and practical aspects, and ...
Change Management involves drawing from various disciplines such as psychology, sociology, organizational behaviour, and more. Integrating different theoretical frameworks and models effectively can be complex. Finding change management topics for research that have practical implications and can address current challenges faced by ...
A Change Management Dissertation is a detailed research project that focuses on understanding how changes in an organization can be managed effectively. It involves studying methods, theories, and practices to help organizations transition smoothly from one state to another. Students choose this topic to explore how businesses handle change and ...
Business Management Thesis Topics. The impact of organizational culture on employee performance. Strategies for improving business ethics in multinational corporations. The role of leadership in driving organizational change. Corporate governance and its influence on business performance.
When a change occurs in business, sometimes individuals in management usually enlist outside consultants from a firm to aid in the transition of change for its employees (Thor, Scarafiotti, Helminski, 1998). Outside firms utilize some type of change management model or assessment as a guideline when incorporating change (Bouckenooghe, et al ...
1100 MBA Thesis Topics and Ideas. Business Administration Thesis Topics. The impact of leadership styles on organizational performance. Strategies for improving employee engagement in large organizations. The role of corporate culture in business success. The influence of organizational structure on business operations.
els include; Lewin's Change Management Model, McKinsey 7 S Model, Kotter's Change Management Theory and Kübler-Ross Five-Stage Model. After a successful study of the topics, it emerged that change requires manage-ment and full support of employees. Proper timings should be designed during change implementation.
Change management consists of models and strategies to help employees accept new organizational developments. Change management practitioners and academic researchers view organizational change differently (Hughes, 2007; Pollack & Pollack, 2015). Saka (2003) states, "there is a gap between what the rational-linear change management approach ...
environment aligns with adept change management, fostering open communication, skill advancement, and growth. This study dissects a 9-month change management plan to enhance low team performance. It integrates change management, leadership, and organisational learning theories into a multidimensional framework. This analytical approach
Introduction to Change Management 57 pages + 1 appendices 25 November 2016 Degree Bachelor of Engineering Degree Programme Industrial Management and Engineering Specialisation option Technology Business Instructor Senior Lecturer, Antero Putkiranta The subject of this thesis is change management and tools relating to it. Even though the
This thesis analyses strategic change management in English local government and suggests the most appropriate leadership and management approaches for achieving successful organisational change. Using a model of organic evolution, the research identifies and analyses three distinctive stages in the development of management systems and ...
Dissertations on Change Management. Change management concerns preparing, supporting and helping organisations, teams and individuals in adopting new processes, systems, or ways of working in order to reach desired outcomes. View All Dissertation Examples.
The dissertation discusses the impact of change management during the implementation of an IT system. The theoretical part of the dissertation is aimed at gaining information about human performance and the implicationduring the , s implementation of thesystem, and also post-implementation. Literature suggests that
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A dissertation submitted to Johns Hopkins University in conformity with the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Public Health Baltimore, Maryland ... change such that policy makers need to match primary care practice motivations to policies for the delivery of high-quality care in the United States.
Communication is usually seen as a tool for success with organizational change. What makes communication so important is that it lays the foundation for the understanding and perception of the organization and the process of change. This study is about communication between the manager and the employee at times of change.
Aim: The aim of this study is to explore the potential impact of change management, particularly using lean principles, on employee engagement within organizations. Objectives: To investigate the adoption of lean principles in change initiatives and their impact on employee engagement. To analyze how lean principles can contribute to a more productive and motivated workforce.
Change management is pivotal in guiding organizations through transitions, ensuring impactful and long-lasting results. For example, a $28B electronic components and services company with 18,000 employees realized the importance of enhancing its processes. They knew to adopt more streamlined, efficient approaches, known as Lean initiatives.
Change Management, Effective Leadership Behaviour ... for their valuable help and tips regarding thesis writing. ... subject matter of this research is very broad it has been necessary to elaborate on the wider topics associated with this investigation, as these have included matter that is specific to the organisation hosting ...
Change Management provides readers with frameworks for applying different models of change to different scenarios, offers proactive approaches to change that relate to business performance and gives practical, step-by-step guidance on handling change. The reference book covers a breadth of leadership and change management topics.
relate to one another.2.1. Change management Change management is used when referring to working with changes of individuals' behavior and in capturing v. lue of changes being made (Hallin et al., 2020). It involves analyzing how projects are initiated and structured, and how individuals ar.
Change Management Dissertation Topics - Most Recent Samples. Choosing the right topic for your dissertation is often the first and most critical step in the research process, a decision that sets the trajectory for months perhaps even years of diligent work. When that dissertation is focused on change management, a field that is intricate ...
A critical analysis of the effect of change management in the public sectors UK amidst corona virus pandemic. Ph.D. A critical evaluation of how developing economies conceptualized their travel and tourism through change management. Ph.D. An explorative study on human factors that resist the change.