Kurt Lewin developed a theory regarding the process of planned change. Lewin (as cited in Harrington & Terry, 2013) identified three stages: unfreezing, moving and refreezing (p. 68). Unfreezing involves motivation, recognizing need for change and identifying opposing and supporting forces. In the stage of moving, collecting data and developing strategies and plans, in addition to relinquishing the past are vital. Transitions manifest during this stage and potential for role conflict increases. Refreezing encompasses completion of the change process; requiring responsibility to uphold change, internalizing behaviours and attitudes and balancing driving and restraining
Kurt Lewin developed a theory regarding the process of planned change. Lewin (as cited in Harrington & Terry, 2013) identified three stages: unfreezing, moving and refreezing (p. 68). Unfreezing involves motivation, recognizing need for change and identifying opposing and supporting forces. In the stage of moving, collecting data and developing strategies and plans, in addition to relinquishing the past are vital. Transitions manifest during this stage and potential for role conflict increases. Refreezing encompasses completion of the change process; requiring responsibility to uphold change, internalizing behaviours and attitudes and balancing driving and restraining