Institutional Affiliation
Nova Southeastern University
Start Date
January 2026
End Date
January 2026
Proposal Type
Presentation
Proposal Format
Virtual
Proposal Description
The ongoing evolution of healthcare, driven by technological advancements, necessitates equipping leaders with human-centered approaches to change management. This proposal examines the current responses to change within healthcare environments, addressing the underlying mechanisms that contribute to success or breakdown and emphasizes the imperative need for adaptive strategies from change leaders.
A human-centered approach incorporating emotional intelligence, the ADKAR change management model, and peace-focused leadership, can mitigate potential conflicts and foster a trust-based work environment. This research explores the theoretical framework of positive peace, underscoring the pivotal role of leadership in enhancing relational dynamics and addressing communication barriers. By focusing on relational dynamics, leaders can create an environment where open communication and trust are paramount, facilitating smoother transitions and fostering collective resilience against change-related stressors.
The study employs a comprehensive scoping review methodology to map the current landscape of change leadership interventions in healthcare. It focuses on interventions that leverage emotional intelligence and ADKAR principles to promote peace and psychological safety within healthcare settings. The objective is to identify strategies that align with the goal of fostering a peaceful approach to varied change management frameworks and understand the underlying mechanisms that contribute to their success. The authors aim to identify existing research gaps and provide insightful recommendations for integrating peace studies concepts into future change management frameworks.
By bridging the concepts of peace studies with practical change management strategies, this research aims to leader-led change management. This proposal highlights the importance of empathy and curiosity in change management, particularly within the dynamic and often high-emotion environments of healthcare. By adopting a peace-focused change management model, healthcare leaders can foster an environment of trust and promote a more resilient and secure work environment. This research aims to uncover the pathways through which leadership can drive positive change, contributing to the broader discourse on peace and conflict resolution within healthcare settings.
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Peaceful Change Management: Cultivating Empathy and Curiosity to Foster Resilience and Trust in Healthcare
The ongoing evolution of healthcare, driven by technological advancements, necessitates equipping leaders with human-centered approaches to change management. This proposal examines the current responses to change within healthcare environments, addressing the underlying mechanisms that contribute to success or breakdown and emphasizes the imperative need for adaptive strategies from change leaders.
A human-centered approach incorporating emotional intelligence, the ADKAR change management model, and peace-focused leadership, can mitigate potential conflicts and foster a trust-based work environment. This research explores the theoretical framework of positive peace, underscoring the pivotal role of leadership in enhancing relational dynamics and addressing communication barriers. By focusing on relational dynamics, leaders can create an environment where open communication and trust are paramount, facilitating smoother transitions and fostering collective resilience against change-related stressors.
The study employs a comprehensive scoping review methodology to map the current landscape of change leadership interventions in healthcare. It focuses on interventions that leverage emotional intelligence and ADKAR principles to promote peace and psychological safety within healthcare settings. The objective is to identify strategies that align with the goal of fostering a peaceful approach to varied change management frameworks and understand the underlying mechanisms that contribute to their success. The authors aim to identify existing research gaps and provide insightful recommendations for integrating peace studies concepts into future change management frameworks.
By bridging the concepts of peace studies with practical change management strategies, this research aims to leader-led change management. This proposal highlights the importance of empathy and curiosity in change management, particularly within the dynamic and often high-emotion environments of healthcare. By adopting a peace-focused change management model, healthcare leaders can foster an environment of trust and promote a more resilient and secure work environment. This research aims to uncover the pathways through which leadership can drive positive change, contributing to the broader discourse on peace and conflict resolution within healthcare settings.