Organisational change: a solution-focused approach |
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| Authors: | Gavin Morgan |
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| Institution: | 1. Educational Psychology Department, University College London, London, UK;2. Cambridgeshire Educational Psychology Service, Cambridge, UK |
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| Abstract: | This study investigates the effectiveness of a solution-focused approach to organisational change. Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope (PATH) is an intervention more commonly applied to individuals. In this study the intervention is used with groups of people working in educational organisations to help manage the change process. The approach allows group members to plan a way forward to manage change. Semi-structured interviews took place with six education officers involved in the interventions. The design of the research study follows an interpretative case-study model, and uses content analysis to identify key factors. Findings show the importance of PATH acting as a catalyst for change, giving a sense of immediacy, and allowing participants to shape their own future. For change to be sustained and be successful it cannot occur in isolation. Based on the conclusions of the research study, a number of issues for professional practice are discussed and considered. |
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| Keywords: | Solution-focused change change management organisation systemic positive psychology |
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