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The matrix can also be used to see an over-all chronology of moving from an individual being aware only of the traditional model of care to full participation of the facility’s residents and staff in culture change. Start at the top left, work your way
down the column, move to the top of the next column, work your way down, etc. Imagine the path of a sine wave. You will
see the progression from having the first inkling that things must change, to becoming a leader, to inspiring others to lead, to collaborating together to redesign the organization. Finally, the self-led team of staff designs and develops the living environment for the elder, and is acknowledged and rewarded with continuous opportunity to learn and grow.
The total transformation begins with individual transformation. The individual becomes a leader and instigates opportunities for other individuals to experience the personal transformation and become leaders themselves. These self-aware leaders form steering and action teams committed to bringing about change that creates a new climate of growth and learning for all who live and work within the organization.
As this redesigned organization moves along the deep change progression, it designs its future physical environment, garnering necessary resources and partnerships to create home.
finally, a framEWork for ThE ChangE TransiTion
The Dawn of Transformation: A Matrix Guide to Change by LaVrene Norton and Steve Shields, ©2005 Action Pact, Inc.
The Dawn of Transformation: A Matrix Guide to Change
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