A brief description of an innovation and the work environment
Describe an innovation that was recently adopted in your work environment* and discuss the following in relation to what you were able to observe:
A brief description of an innovation and the work environment
A brief description of the change agents’ qualities that contributed to the success or non-success of the innovation
A listing of any barriers to this innovation (if applicable)
A comment on the extent to which the concerns of stakeholders (i.e., people expected to interact with, support, or adopt the innovation) were taken into account and/or addressed.
How stakeholders received and responded to the innovation.
Can you see ways in which the perspectives, beliefs, or knowledge of stakeholders could have been better taken into account? Explain.
Sample Answer
Innovation: Implementation of a New Electronic Health Record (EHR) System
Work Environment: A large hospital with a diverse team of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, administrative staff, and patients.
Change Agents’ Qualities: The success of the EHR implementation can be attributed to the following qualities of the change agents:
- Visionary Leadership: The project leaders had a clear vision of the benefits of the EHR system and were able to communicate this vision effectively to stakeholders.