Fullan suggests that successful change initiatives require the leader to understand the dynamics of both the individual and the organization’s capacity to change. The guidelines for successful change (p. 46-52) provide the leader with 6 key ideas. Choose three (3) of these ideas. In your opening paragraph of the paper (which in APA format is the main body of the paper), identify the three you will discuss. Use subheadings to identify each one. For each subheading, a) explain the element in your own words, and b) describe a change initiative in which you have been involved that may or may not have utilized any of these ideas in bringing about change. Close the paper with 1-2 paragraphs about what you have concluded about organizational change from your readings and analysis.

Be sure to read the rubric before you begin this draft. Note that both the text and outside references that you will locate and read yourself are required to earn full points. A doctoral student should begin to look at other sources than a text and this will acquaint you with doing this. Using the key words of Fullan for the element in a search engine, you choose, use scholarly resources and find others who have argued the same idea or the opposite.

Suggested page length 3-5 pages, not including the CUC cover sheet, title page, or list of references. APA format and style is required. You may reference the required readings, supplemental texts listed in this syllabus, or any relevant scholarly sources (10 points). See the Essay Rubric