Article Review

Toward a Theory of Change Readiness -The Roles of Appraisal, Focus, and Perceived Control

Questions:

1. One of the challenges to implementing change is resistance. Describe the three strategies for preparing individuals for change that are mentioned in this article. How do these strategies contribute to reducing resistance to change?
2. Describe the positive outcomes that came from preparing the team for change after three years (seasons) of the change initiative.
3. In what ways did individual coping skills improve? Describe before and after coping skills used.