Lewin's Force Field Analysis
The given mindmap provides an in-depth exploration of Lewins Force Field Analysis, a pivotal theory of change developed by Kurt Lewin. It elaborates on the primary driving forces and restraining forces that can catalyze or counteract change. Among the driving forces, it delves into aspects such as incentives and external or internal pressures. Meanwhile, on the restraining forces side, it discusses fear of change, lack of communication and resistance to change. The mindmap also guides us thro...
1. Definition
1.1. A tool used to understand what's needed for change in both corporate and personal environments.
2. Application
2.1. Useful for decision making
2.2. Helpful in planning change management
3. Strategies to Manage Forces
3.1. Increase the strength of driving forces
3.2. Reduce the strength of restraining forces
3.3. Combination of both
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5. Principles
5.1. Developed by Kurt Lewin
5.2. Identifies driving (positive) and restraining (negative) forces that influence any situation
6. Steps Involved
6.1. Define the Change needed
6.2. Identify the Driving forces
6.2.1. Factors that drive towards the change
6.2.2. Can be people, habits, customs, attitudes etc.
6.3. Identify the Restraining forces
6.3.1. Factors that hinder the change
6.3.2. Can be individuals, old habits, fear of unknown etc.
6.4. Analyse and interpret
6.4.1. Score each force from 1 (weak) to 5 (strong)
6.4.2. Sum up scores and decide on the feasibility of the change
7. Real World Examples
7.1. Use in Organizational Change
7.2. Use in Personal Change
7.2.1. Weight loss
7.2.2. Career shift
7.2.3. Behavioral changes