Week 1 - Discussion Forum 2

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.

Ackerman & Anderson (2010) identified and defined three specific types of change: Developmental Change, Transitional Change, and Transformational Change. These change types can be seen in various change models that have been developed over the years.

Select one of the following change models:

Dunphy and Staces Four Levels of Change

Balogun and Haileys Change Model

Proactive vs. Reactive Changes

Strategic Change versus Tactical Change

Tichys 3 Types of Change

Provide a detailed and supported analysis of the model. Describe how the model relates to the types of change defined by Ackerman & Anderson. Explain how the model might be used during an organizational change.

Do not simply quote the text definition of the model. Use your knowledge to explain the model and use the text to support your work. Include one scholarly resource in addition to the text. Your initial post should be at a minimum of 200 words.

Guided Response: Review several of your peers posts. Discuss any similar or opposing perspectives you have, with at least two of your peers. Take care to be professional and polite even if your beliefs or viewpoints differ. Respond to at least two of your classmates posts by Day 7.