Organisational Change Management Volume 1

Framework 5 Force Field Analysis

(by Kurt Lewin, the "father" of change theory)

Make a list of the 2 types of forces

i. ENHANCING ie for change

ii. RESTRAINING ie against change

Examples of enhancing forces

Changing markets

New technologies

Changing workforce attributes and attitudes

Examples of restraining forces

Fear of loss of control

Rigid policies and regulations

Existing organisational norms and practices

Lack of resources

Awards and industrial agreements

CHART SHOWING FORCES - "Quasi - stationary equilibrium", ie the current situation

(source: Lynn Fossum, 1989)