DNP 840 Using the nursing theory and the change management theory you selected, describe how you will formulate a strategy for leading, managing, stewarding, and collaborating within the context of your DPI Project

Change management theories help to support organizations through various transitions to ensure sustained success. Therefore, it is key to establish which change management theory will guide the DPI project. You mentioned the use of Lewin’s Change Theory. This model is simple yet proved to be very effective. One strength of this model is understanding why people may be reluctant to change and how to put forces in place to drive people towards accepting change (Galli, 2019). In addition to the strategies you mentioned, another effective strategy in building coalitions during change is engaging core stakeholders at every level. Transforming change management in healthcare from a top-down declaration to a process of engaging staff at every level can create a community of problem solvers to achieve a shared goal. As a result, organizational culture improves, and the chance of a successful change management initiative is higher. Another strategy is frequently updating stakeholders on the progress of the change. Communicating barriers and how the project has overcome them is key. Furthermore, sharing small wins will keep the level of engagement high.

Reference

Galli, B. J. (2019). Comparison of change management models: Similarities, differences, and which is most effective? Innovation, Technology, and Knowledge Management, 605-624. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-15409-7_24