Directions:Identify an actual organization with which you are familiar. Identify a possible change that will increase this organization's effectiveness and/or health. Select an established change model to implement this change. Write a paper (1,500-1,800 words) that influences your reader to adopt a specific organization change initiative. The change model you select will determine the appropriate organization and specific content of the paper; however, your paper needs to address the following:

The need for change (e.g. organizational culture shift, changing technologies, reorganization, customer demands, etc.).

The change model.

The role of the leader in the change initiative.

Process of change.

Overcoming barriers to change.

Sustaining change.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.