Change management: making use of appreciative inquiry

  • Sonett Van Wyk Mediclinic Learning Centre
Keywords: change management, appreciative inquiry, nursing managers, unit managers

Abstract

Nursing managers and unit managers (management) often need to introduce changes within hospitals and units. The usual way of doing so is to hold a meeting in which strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats analysis is performed during brainstorming sessions. However, management may experience resistance and negativity by personnel to the proposed changes. However, a method, known as appreciative inquiry (AI), can be utilised when introducing change.

Author Biography

Sonett Van Wyk, Mediclinic Learning Centre
Mediclinic Learning Centre Tshwane Region
Section
Leadership/Management/Professional Practice