Change Theories Project
Note: You will create a PowerPoint slide presentation (not an APA paper) for this assignment. Submit your assignment through Canvas for grading for this module. If you do not submit a PowerPoint slide presentation you will not receive credit for this assignment.

Overview: Change Theories Project
Each student will produce a plan for implementing a change project in nursing departments throughout the organization. You will begin by selecting one of the options provided in module one and propose a change to solve the problem. If you do not select one of the provided options you will not receive credit for this assignment. Then you will select one of the change theories you have studied that models how you want to implement the proposed change. You will conduct a SWOT analysis and develop a comprehensive action plan.

You will create a PowerPoint presentation of your plan with a “script” in the Notes section below each slide, as if you are presenting this to an audience. Your script must be in the Notes section that is below each slide within your PowerPoint presentation. See the Resource tab for examples. These will be your speaker notes as if you are presenting your PowerPoint to an audience. You MUST have a notes section for your slides. There will be a 50 point deduction if your notes are not below each slide.

During and after your work, you will examine the types of communications, decision-making processes, and processes you use, and comment upon those in the last part of the “script.”

Objectives
1. Select and utilize a change theory model to implement the proposed change (chapter 5)
2. Analyze the leadership roles and management skills necessary to implement a new program.
3. Identify your decision-making process.
4. Demonstrate the elements of the change process.

Rubric
Use this rubric to guide your work.
Assignment: Change Theories Project
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Introduction 8 to >6.0 pts
Target
Target: Clear statement of a scenario (problem) and proposed change and rationale Target: Clear statement of a scenario (problem) and proposed change and rationale A clear statement of change theory model to be employed and how it will assist you in the change within your organization). 6 to >5.0 pts
Acceptable
Statement of a proposed change Statement of theory model addressed vaguely addressed 5 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
No statement of a proposed change No statement of theory model Not an approved topic (Refer to module 1 for a list of approved topics) 5 points if no note section NO POINTS FOR NOT AN APPROVED TOPIC
8 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning outcome analysis 12 to >10.0 pts
Target
Clear identification of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats associated with implementing or failing to implement the proposed plan 10 to >8.0 pts
Acceptable
Description of some potential strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats associated proposed plan 8 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Missing description of viable strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, or threats associated with proposed plan Not an approved topic (Refer to module 1 for a list of approved topics) 8 points if no note section NO POINTS FOR NOT AN APPROVED TOPIC
12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Action Plan 40 to >32.0 pts
Target
Each of these components addressed in detail • Change Theory Model • Steps and processes • Communication plan • Leadership styles • Management functions • Budget requirements/ implications • Steps to assure staff compliance • Evaluation Formatted correctly as PowerPoint slideshow for stakeholders with script in Notes sections 32 to >17.0 pts
Acceptable
Each of these components addressed generally (See list under “Target”) in PowerPoint slideshow for some audiences and script in some slides 17 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Some components addressed minimally or not at all PowerPoint slideshow not written as a script and/or not recorded in the Notes sections (0-5 pts) Not an approved topic (Refer to module 1 for a list of approved topics) NO POINTS FOR NOT AN APPROVED TOPIC 17 points if no note section
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Decision-Making Process 15 to >14.0 pts
Target
Analysis of the decision-making process used by the group, including effective/ineffective processes and what you would change in the future 14 to >9.0 pts
Acceptable
General analysis of the decision-making process used by the group, including effective/ineffective processes or what you would you change in the future 9 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Some components addressed minimally or not at all PowerPoint slideshows not written as a script and/or not recorded in the Notes sections (0-5 pts) Not an approved topic 0 points (Refer to module 1 for a list of approved topics) NO POINTS FOR NOT AN APPROVED TOPIC 17 points if no note section
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome References 15 to >14.4 pts
Target
At least 3 references to professional literature, with correct APA citations 14.4 to >6.0 pts
Acceptable
At least 2 references to professional literature, with mostly correct APA citations 6 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
6 to >0 pts Unacceptable One reference to professional literature, with correct APA citation – Not an approved topic (Refer to module 1 for a list of approved topics) 5 points if no note section NO POINTS FOR NOT AN APPROVED TOPIC
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Attractive 10 to >9.0 pts
Full Marks
Professional, appropriate appearance with no spelling or grammar errors; designed with appropriate use of color, graphics, and fonts. Up to 5 points will be deducted if images, pictures, graphics, direct quotes used are not cited. 9 to >5.0 pts
Acceptable
One or more spelling or grammar errors; design missing graphics and/ or inappropriate fonts, unprofessional in appearance 5 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Design or grammar/spelling errors prohibit reading or understanding content and if images used are not cited. Content unorganized and lacks professionalism NO POINTS FOR NOT AN APPROVED TOPIC
10 pts
Total Points: 100
Assignment: Change Theories Project

Action Plan (Pivotal portion of project)
Your plan will include at least-
• Supporting rationale for implementing the new program.
• Steps and processes necessary to assure staff compliance.
• Ways in which you will communicate your plan.
• The change process you have chosen with an explanation of how and why this model was selected.
• A definition of the leadership style you expect to be most effective.
• What management functions you will utilize.
• Any budget requirements/implications.
• The advantages and disadvantages of using a work group vs. sending an e-mail announcing the change.
• A plan for how you will handle noncompliance, late majority, laggards, and rejecters.
• Specifications regarding how you will evaluate the effectiveness of your proposal.
You are expected to use current professional references to support your work throughout. At least two of your references must be from separate professional nursing management journals.

Project Presentation
Your presentation should be constructed as follows:
You will open a new PowerPoint presentation and save it to your computer desktop or other storage device with the filename: N4455_ YOURNAME. In the actual file, YOURNAME should be replaced by your name.
The presentation should include slides with the script in the Notes section of each slide. This script reflects what would be said at an oral presentation of the change proposal to key stakeholders. The slides should be created as follows-
Slide 1: Title Slide – Title and Your Name Slide 2: Introduction with chosen
Change Theory (Chapter 5)
How will this theory assist you in leading the change within your organization)
Slide 3: SWOT Analysis
Identify the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats associated with implementing or failing to implement the proposed plan.
Slides 4-14: Action Plan
Discuss the details of the implementation plan. Demonstrate the application of theory to the specific decisions and recommendations.
• Change theory model
• Steps and processes
• Communication plan
• Leadership styles
• Management functions
• Budget requirements/implications
• Steps to ensure staff compliance
• Evaluation
Slide 15: Decision-making process
Analyze the decision-making process used. What was effective or ineffective and what would you change in the future? (Note-Your slides should be indicative of what would be used in the presentation to the stakeholders, and the script in the Notes section should describe to the stakeholders how you arrived at decisions. Then, also in the Notes, describe in parentheses the effective and ineffective methods or situations involved in your work. You would probably not go into such details in your presentation to stakeholders!)
Slide 16: References- at least three references

Throughout: Minimum of three APA references, correct APA format, spelling, and grammar