The Seven Traits of Change Readiness

Reflect on a recent interaction you had or observed that resulted in miscommunication. Then, write 200–250 words describing that interaction and use the following discussion prompts in your initial post. Respond to at least two of your peers’ posts. Each response needs to be a minimum of 100 words.
Discussion Prompts

Was verbal and nonverbal communication congruent in this interaction?
What factors may have affected communication (e.g., gender, generations, culture, values, environment)?
Could there have been physiological or psychological noise?
Due

Initial post due Wednesday by 11:59 p.m.
Responses to two classmates’ posts due Saturday by 11:59 p.m.

Instructions
Change can be a key stressor interfering with team dynamics, collaboration, and civility. The healthcare system is in a constant state of change, ever evolving, and this can lead to poor teamwork and possible incivility in the workplace.

Complete the Change-Readiness Assessment Download Change-Readiness Assessment.
Read the “Understanding Your Scores” section of the assessment for a summary of the assessment, along with a reflection of your highest and lowest scoring areas.

Create a Microsoft Word document and include the following:

In 3–5 sentences, answer the following question: How will the scores in these areas affect your professional development?

Write a personal mission statement that highlights your strengths based on the assessment. Include at least one strategy to improve your three lowest-scoring areas on the assessment in your personal mission statement.

Read “21 Personal Mission Statement Examples and How to Make Your OwLinks to an external site.” for help on writing your personal mission statement, if needed.

Citations:

Jenney, T. J. (n.d.). Change-readiness assessment. https://continuinged.uncc.edu/upload/Change-Readin…

Wright, B. (n.d.). 21 personal mission statement examples and how to make your own. TheLifeSynthesis. https://thelifesynthesis.com/personal-mission-stat…