Diversifying Engineering and Science: Advice from Organizational Change Theory
MentorNet News, (августа 2006)Advice on implementing organizational change.Аннотация
Recommends paying attention to organizational change theory when trying to diversity science and engineering. Advises keeping the following principles in mind: (1) "losses are more painful than gains are good" -- so focus on how changes can benefit the entire community; (2) "nothing works perfectly the first time" -- so seek feedback and redesign initiatives if necessary; (3) remember that their is ä major difference between having a vision of what can be accomplished and a hallucination" -- make sure that many people share your vision and that this vision embodies the shared values of the organization; (4) "how resources are allocated reveals an organization's actual values and practices" -- so determine what receive "the most time, money, staffing, and senior leadership attention" and try to align your initiative with these values.