Kurt Lewin - Force Field Analysis & Unfreeze Change Freeze Flashcards
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Who developed the Force Field Analysis model and when?
Kurt Lewin developed it in 1947.
What are the two types of forces in Lewin’s Force Field Analysis?
Driving forces (supporting change) and restraining forces (resisting change).
What does Force Field Analysis help identify?
The forces that influence a situation, particularly when planning for change.
What is meant by ‘equilibrium’ in Force Field Analysis?
The current state or status quo where driving and restraining forces are balanced.
How can change be achieved according to Force Field Analysis?
By strengthening driving forces, weakening restraining forces, or both.
What is the first step in applying Force Field Analysis?
State the problem area and define its boundaries.
What is the second step in Force Field Analysis?
Define the current situation or status quo with evidence.
What is the third step in Force Field Analysis?
Specify the goal that represents a new desired state.
What is the fourth step in Force Field Analysis?
Analyse the forces by listing both driving and restraining forces.
What is the fifth step in Force Field Analysis?
Devise a strategy to increase driving forces, reduce restraining forces, or both.
What is the sixth step in Force Field Analysis?
Develop an action plan with small, actionable steps.
What is the seventh step in Force Field Analysis?
Establish a new equilibrium by embedding and sustaining the change.
What are the three stages of Kurt Lewin’s change model?
Unfreeze, Change, Refreeze.
What is the goal of the ‘Unfreeze’ stage?
To prepare people for change by disrupting the status quo and creating readiness.
What occurs in the ‘Change’ stage?
New behaviours, processes, or mindsets are introduced and adopted.
Why is support important during the ‘Change’ phase?
Because people often feel uncertain; support facilitates adaptation and reduces resistance.
What does the ‘Refreeze’ stage aim to do?
Reinforce and stabilise the new behaviours so they become the standard.
What might happen if the ‘Refreeze’ stage is skipped?
People may revert to old habits and the change may not last.
How can you reinforce change in the ‘Refreeze’ stage?
Through updated policies, recognition, training reinforcement, and cultural alignment.
How does Force Field Analysis relate to the Unfreeze–Change–Refreeze model?
Force Field Analysis helps diagnose what forces to manage during each stage of the change process.
