Politics of Organizational Change Analysis: CHOA and Its Challenges

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of organizational change within Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA). It begins with an executive summary highlighting employee resistance to change and dissatisfaction with leadership, emphasizing the need for organizational restructuring. The report delves into the introduction of CHOA, its mission, and the definition of organizational change. It then explores internal power struggles, including employee dissatisfaction, work pressure, inappropriate leadership, and cultural changes, along with patient-related issues such as lack of expertise. The report details the organizational changes implemented, such as the employment of skilled employees, leadership training, and the adaptation of new technologies. Furthermore, it outlines potential future outcomes of change and emphasizes best change management practices, including selecting the right change agent, making change desirable and relevant, and effective communication strategies. The report also discusses the role of a change agent and the importance of change in an organization, along with the challenges involved, such as conflicts, planning failures, lack of communication, resistance, and failed embrace. The report references multiple sources to support its findings and recommendations, offering a valuable resource for understanding and managing organizational change within a healthcare setting.