Using transformational change to improve organizational culture and climate in a school of nursing.
A positive organizational culture and climate is closely associated with an affirming workplace and job satisfaction. Especially during a time of faculty shortages, academic leaders need to be cognizant of the culture and climate in schools of nursing. The culture of an organization affects employees, systems, and processes, and if the culture becomes problematic, transformational leadership is essential to create change. The purpose of this article is to describe an 8-year journey to change the culture and climate of a school of nursing from one of dissatisfaction and distrust to one of high employee satisfaction and trust. Kotter's model for transformational change was used to frame a longitudinal study using the Cultural and Climate Assessment Scale to transform the organizational culture and climate of a school of nursing.
Boise State University, Boise, ID, USA. pspring@boisestate.edu
Pamela J
PJ
Springer
Cynthia M
CM
Clark
Pamela
P
Strohfus
Marcia
M
Belcheir
D005181:Faculty, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000600:supply & distribution; D006801:Humans; D007061:Idaho; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D015279:Organizational Culture; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D012579:Schools, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D000078329:Workforce