For this assignment, you will identify either a real change that occurred in your work setting, or you can create a fictitious change that you would like to see happen. Examples could be a change to self-scheduling, implementing a new practice or procedure, implementing bedside shift report, increasing hours of operation at a health clinic so staff will have to work weekends, etc. You may select one of the change theories from the literature. You will do the following:

• Identify the change that is to occur providing background as to why the change is necessary
• Identify a change theory that you would select as a leader to implement the change
• Discuss the steps in the change theory and explain in detail how you would operationalize each step as you work through your specific change (for example, if one of the steps is “communicate the change vision” how would you do this specifically? Staff meetings, posters, etc?)
• Discuss effective communication and team building strategies you would employ to ensure success and sustainability in your change

Your paper is to be submitted to the Assignments tab, in APA format. It should be approximately 3-5 pages, excluding title page and reference page. This paper should have a minimum of 3 references from scholarly, peer-reviewed journals to support the change theory and the need for change. Please be sure it is double-spaced, 12 point font throughout.