2.System’s Theory 3.Action Research 4.Complexity Theory 5. Social Constructionism Theory LEWIN’S THEORY Unfreezing • create an awareness of how the status quo, or current level of acceptability, is hindering the organization.
Changing • a process where the organization must transition or move
into this new state of being.
• symbolize the act of reinforcing, stabilizing and solidifying
Refreezing the new state after the change. SYSTEM THEORY - subsystems' whose inter-relationship and interdependence move toward equilibrium within the larger systems. - “A system is a set of interrelated parts unified by design to achieve some purpose or goal”- Brown, 2011 ACTION RESEARCH • a process in which initial research about the organization provides information to guide subsequent action. COMPLEXITY THEORY • complex adaptive systems which need to respond to the external and internal environment. SOCIAL CONSTRUCTIONISM THEORY • uncover the way in which employees, teams and departments within the organisation interact with each other. • backdrop for the culture and organisational traditions. “All the knowledge we have today was once considered a theory. Don’t stop looking for the answers to life, you might just be the one who changes the world” Steven Aitchison (from Raise YourMind.com)