outlines several factors which determine the need for change in healthcare organizations (p. 146). Healthcare leaders addressing these factors must balance the larger change management process with an understanding of strategic management. Strategic management is concerned with operations, from financial planning, forecasting, and external planning (p. 158). A core part of developing strong strategic management is becoming a 'learning organization,' reducing bureaucratic structures and increasing agility. For this week's assignment, research the process and potentials of being a learning organization. Begin by reading "Building learning organizational culture during COVID-19 outbreak: a national study" (from your Instructional resources section). Do additional research to add to your discussion of the following questions: What is the role of leadership in developing the change from a highly bureaucratic organization to a more agile learning organization? What are the limitations and challenges for leadership in managing each stage of the force-field model during this kind of organizational change? How and why is a 'learning organization' better equipped to deal with the chronic disease epidemic?