This portfolio work project will help you construct a developmentplan for successfully managing a personal change in the workplace. Whatare the barriers present in the organization that inhibit you frommaking the change, and what are the competing priorities?

Preparation

Complete the Immunity to Change Map [DOC]. Inthis worksheet, indicate an improvement goal for an aspect of your workroutine that you would like to change, list what you do or do not dothat works against your improvement goal, and identify competingcommitments. Also, use the Capella University Library to find one otherresource that addresses how to commit to and implement a personal changein the workplace.

Read and view the following:

• Kegan, R., & Lahey, L. (2001). The real reason people won’t change. Harvard Business Review, 79(10), 84–92.
• BCODN. (2012). An evening with Robert Kegan and immunity to change [Video] | Transcript.

Scenario

Imagine that you work in any organization you choose in any positionyou like. For the sake of simplicity, you may choose to imagine yourpresent position at a company where you already work.

Your supervisor in this organization has requested that you head up astaff development initiative. As your first step, your supervisor hasrequested that you generate a personal development plan that willidentify a clear opportunity for improvement as well as any obstaclesthat may hinder its achievement. She hopes that your development planwill become a model for ongoing development within the workplace.

Your Role

You occupy your present position at work or another position in anyorganization that you can clearly imagine. Whatever your otherresponsibilities, you are now also tasked with helping supportproductive change within the workplace. For the sake of this assessment,this role begins by imagining a potential change in how you approachyour own role and identifying potential obstacles that might preventyour improvement.

Imagine a change in how you think about or approach your work thatmay yield greater productivity or some other benefit. For example, youmay be thinking about planning ahead more or reserving some time eachweek specifically for focused reflection. Consider what is keeping youfrom implementing this change.

Requirements

Using the questions and steps outlined in Kegan and Lahey’s “TheReal Reason People Won’t Change,” the principles discussed in the An Evening with Robert Kegan and Immunity to Change video, andthe Immunity to Change Map you completed, construct a personaldevelopment plan that outlines a change you want to achieve at work. Inaddition to a narrative that includes the background and assumptions onthe need and drivers for this change, include the following:

• Describe the personal change as well as competing commitments and big assumptions.
• Develop a plan for successfully managing the selected change. Beas specific as you can in how you might work on meeting the goals ofyour plan.
• Analyze the drivers for change and anticipated outcomes of successfully implementing the development plan.

Your development plan should be written coherently to support acentral idea. Use appropriate APA format, with correct grammar, usage,and mechanics as expected of a business professional.

Deliverable Format

Since you plan to share your development plan with your supervisorat your next one-to-one meeting, you want this document to be wellorganized and readable. Your supervisor has requested that yourdevelopment plan be 3–4 pages so that you have enough space to developyour ideas and provide some academic support.

• References: In addition to the Kegan and Lahey(2001) article, support your analysis with at least one other academicresource from the Capella University Library. You must use proper APAstyle to list your references.
• Length: 3–4 pages, in addition to the references list and your completed Immunity to Change Map.
• Written communication: Demonstrate graduate-levelwriting skills through accurate communication of thoughts that conveythe overall goals of the assessment and do not detract from the message.
• Formatting: Use APA formatting, including correctin-text citations, proper punctuation, double-spacing throughout,proper headings and subheadings, no extra line spaces before headingsand subheadings, proper paragraph and block indentation, no bolding,one-inch margins all around, and no bullets.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.