• Explain why continual and ongoing (i.e., evolutionary and evolving) change is a more successful context for effective and sustainable change than episodic change (e.g., timely and tied to new initiatives or policies). Provide your rationale using examples.
• Drawing from assigned readings and additional resources, discuss the role of HR as a change agent and how individual HR professionals as change agents may either foster change or impede it, as well as why self-awareness is important.
• Be sure to support your work with specific citations from this week's Learning Resources and any additional sources. And give references.

Week's RESOURCES

Required Readings

Baran, B. E., Filipkowski, J. N., & Stockwell, R. A. (2019). Organizational change: Perspectives from human resource management.Links to an external site. Journal ofChangeManagement,19(3), 201-219. https://doi.org/10.1080/14697017.2018.1502800

Alfes, K., Shantz, A. D., Bailey, C., Conway, E., Monks, K., & Fu, N. (2019). Perceived human resource system strength and employee reactions toward change: Revisiting human resource's remit as change agent.Links to an external site. Human Resource Management, 58(3), 239-252. https://doi.org/10.1002/hrm.21948

Kirby, D. (2019). Changing the nature of organizational change.Links to an external site.StrategicHRReview,18(4), 155-160. https://doi.org/10.1108/SHR-05-2019-0036

Jackson, H. G. (2017). Don't just adapt to changelead it.Links to an external site.HR Magazine,62(6), 4.

• Sondhi, P. (2018, January 3). Growing importance and evolution of the role of HR over the years.Links to an external site. Entrepreneur. https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/306892

Andia, L. (2019). Why partnering with HR during organization change matters: It is not just about moving boxes.Links to an external site. Performance Improvement, 58(1), 6-9. https://doi.org/10.1002/pfi.21834

Halladay, K., & Clay, S. (2018).HR's role in change management.Links to an external site.Workforce Solutions Review, 9(2), 4-6.

• Beitlich, P. (2018, September 17).Healthcare leaders: Are you a change agent?Links to an external site.Studer Group. https://www.studergroup.com/resources/articles-and-industry-updates/insights/september-2018/change-agents

Ball of Fire Consulting. (2012). Self-assessment: Ignite your change agent!Links to an external site.https://balloffireconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IgniteLeadershipCHANGEAssessment2014.pdf

Required Media

Walden University (Producer). (2019b)HR as a strategic, agile partner with the organizationLinks to an external site.[Video file]. https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/MHRM/PROG/Global_ProTech/index.html

Note:To locate this video, connect to the Global ProTech website, then select the Career Connections tab. Once you are in the Career Connections area, select Professional Perspective, then select the videos that align with this course.

Optional Resources

Results Map. (n.d.).Change agent's toolkit. Download Change agent's toolkit.https://www.resultsmap.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Results-Map-Change-Agents-Toolkit.pdf