Discuss a time in your organization’s history when a change process failed
Recommended Readings
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1. It is recommended that you read the following articles to gain further understanding of productive failure and change leadership:
a. Hung, D., Chen, V., & Lim, S. (2009). Unpacking the hidden efficacies of learning in productive failure. Learning Inquiry, 3(1), 1-19. (Document ID: 1894617401). Retrieved from ProQuest in the Ashford University Library
b. Maccoby, M. (2010). Learn change leadership from two great teachers. Research Technology Management, 53(2), 68-69. (Document ID: 1993536111).
c. Sanders, M. (2010). The practice of adaptive leadership: Tools and tactics for changing your organization and the world. Personnel Psychology, 63(1), 255-258. (Document ID: 1980857661).
d. Scott, C. (2010). Perceptions of leadership under conditions of environmental uncertainty. Journal of American Academy of Business, 16(1), 30-35. (Document ID: 2040537041).
Discussions
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DQ 1 Productive Failure
Sometimes things go wrong and it’s not always a bad thing. Discuss a time in your organization’s history when a change process failed. Explain what happened and what was learned in the process.
DQ 2.Change Leader
What skills are appropriate for a leader of change in a modern organization? How do you cultivate them? On reflection, what skills do you possess and how do you compare with your list of skills? What can you do to improve your skills?
