3 Theory-Based Changes

Chapter 15 is a very interesting chapter, I really enjoyed reading this chapter, it discussed the theory of change, reframing, paradoxical interventions, problem information/ resolution, stochastic process, perturbed versus change agent, meaningful noise, language and worldview, stability and change and information and perturbation. A theory of change is connected with two perspectives how the worldview analyzes things. The first-order cybernetic perspective is one, which means the therapist intervenes from a position outside the system and the second-order cybernetics perspective the therapist perturbs from a position withing the system. I started to evaluate my life and started to think what I needed to change, and what problems I needed to work on.

Two Thinker toy methods that helped me process and come up with new ideas are “Feeding Your Head” and being a “Travel Junkie” (Michalko, 2006). I usually read and travel for fun or a purpose, not for creative thinking.

I really enjoyed reading your discussion post. You provided some wonderful insights about generating ideas and right brain thinking. I completely agree with you that it was kind of difficult to think of five things in order to generate ideas and think in new ways. Leaving home, I believe is an important way to generate ideas because it gets yourself away from the same environment and you can think of new ideas outside of your home. Writing always helps me when generating new ideas. If I don't write my ideas right when I think of them, I forget them instantly and never really go back to figure out what they were or what I was thinking. All my life I have heard the statement “Fake it till you make it!” I have never thought about

stretch your mind and your abilities to be the creative, innovative, and critical thinker you already are!

Defining Change Change can be defined as an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another, the result of alteration or modification, to lay aside, abandon, or leave for another, become different in essence; to lose one's or its original nature, to make different; cause a transformation, or to make or become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence. There are many different views as to the complexity of change. Some may believe change is an illusion and nothing ever really changes. However, the majority, such as the post structuralism theorists, believe that change is inevitable. Change can be viewed

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On the off chance that the development of the PC denotes a bona fide change in the level of progress then we ought to anticipate that it will be joined by logical transformations that deliver profound and essential philosophical advancements, radical changes in our comprehension of the universe and in our connection to it. Positively, the Renaissance time frame was set apart by recently such a major change of our comprehension of the universe.

The traditional change model consists of three steps: unfreezing, that is, recognizing the need for change because of some event or threat, the actual change actions and refreezing, that is, incorporating new ways of operating, and thinking into the everyday operations of the organization. Apply this model to the situation at the Coca-Cola Company at the point when the lawsuit was served in 1999.

You must be intentional about devoting time to thinking creatively. Life is so full and so fast these days that it seems we barely have time to breathe let alone time to sit still long enough to actually think. That is why you must set this

The main points that drew my attention in, was the various points mentioned  regarding what has led the United State up to the point that we are at now. The American Dream is slowly digressing, especially for women. Some women have a better work ethic and higher degrees of education, but are still being dominate by men. Women are not getting paid as they probably should. All in all, everyone faces some sort of inequality in succeeding in our capitalist nation today. "Thinking outside the box," is a concept that is  applied in life, so we don't base people solely on the way they look but the qualities they have to succeed at the job. Some things that could integrate critical and creative thinking skills is patience to the way I develop thoughts and

Change happens in all aspects of life. Leaders view change as being good most of the time. An organization can’t move forward without change. This paper will discuss how leaders can use levels of change and the steps of Kotter’s change model to implement change. It will also give a Christian worldview as it pertains to the topics. Leader must learn the language to effectively communicate change. This will give managers an advantage and help demonstrate the vision for the future.

Lastly, employees like every other person seek recognition and appreciation. Therefore, they should be appreciated when they perform exuberantly in their jobs. One needs to clearly convey how an employee’s performance contributed to organizational results. By appreciating them, you are motivating them to do better. Monetary rewards in the form of year-end bonuses are also always a great way to improve the morale of the employees. I believe, that Mr.Hussey after considering the above motivational factors, should then take the final decision, as to how the work could be performed in the best possible manner.

Burke (2014) stated that organizations change from day to day. The changes that take place in organizations can be intentional or unintentional. Generally, the changes that occur is accidental. It is important to have a broader and deeper knowledge of understanding organization change. Understanding what is currently happening as well as trends in which the organization is functioning can provide such awareness.

I currently am working at a grocery store called Pick n’ Save. They were owned by Roundy’s and just last year they were sold to Kroger. In the past year we have had to make many operational changes. When we were owned by Roundys, there was really no direction. Each store would kind of do it’s own thing with the exception of setting up displays. Now that Kroger has bought us, they have a whole “Standards binder” in which we must follow in detail. They want every store to be uniform, with no deviations from the standards.

In college in some classes like Psychology and Sociology you will be asked to think in ways you may not be familiar with and it may be difficult. Luckily, there are a few methods of working your way around these difficult situations. For example, one method to better your creative thinking skills is to brainstorm in your most productive hour of the day. This is the hours you are fully awake and you have no distractions and you can think effectively. Another method that may work for you is to make lists. A list will help you get your ideas on paper and you can see them visually. The third and final method of improving your creative thinking skills, is to take a break from your material. Stand up and stretch and walk around and clear your head for few minutes to give yourself a better chance of coming up with new ideas.