1. Choose a situation in which you have high personal stakes (for example, how to get a better grade in course X; how to get a promotion; how to obtain a position).

2. Using a version of the Sample Force-Field Analysis Form on the next page, apply the technique to your situation.

1. Describe the situation as it now exists.

2. Describe the situation as you would like it to be.

3. Identify those “driving forces”—the factors that are presently helping to move things in the desired direction.

4. Identify those “restraining forces”—the factors that are presently holding things back from moving in the desired direction.

3. Try to be as specific as possible in terms of the above in relation to your situation.

You should attempt to be exhaustive in your listing of these forces. List them all!

4. Now go back and classify the strength of each force as weak, medium, or strong. Do this for both the driving and the restraining forces.

5. At this point you should rank the forces regarding their ability to influence or control the situation.

6. In small groups share your analyses. Discuss the usefulness and drawbacks to using this method for personal situations and its application to organizations.

7. Be prepared to share the results of your group’s discussion with the rest of the class.

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Sample Force-Field Analysis Form Current Situation: Driving Forces: Situation as You Would Like It to Be: Restraining Forces: