Critical Analysis of the role of the leader in workplace change processes

Critically discuss the role of the leader in facilitating any change process in the workplace. This could be discussed in relation to a health-related area but could more generally examine the components of sustainable change and the role of the leader and leadership styles covered in this unit. Use of relevant literature is expected, including some references from each of the three modules, as well as literature specific to the change to support the analysis and critical discussion.

This could include:

- the role of the leader in change processes
- workplace culture and its relevance to workplace change
- the importance of consideration of an organization’s vision,  mission, and strategic goals when considering workplace change
- analysis of a change theory and its importance in the planning and implementation of any change.   
- the barriers and facilitators to the success of this change and how the leader can manage these.