"Transfer of change" and large group intervention methods (LGIMs): a call for research on a neglected topic in organizational change literature. Issue 1 (2nd January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: November, Eben David
• Is Part Of: Development and learning in organizations. Volume 32:Issue 1(2018)
• Page Start: 8
• Page End: 10
• Publication Date: 2018-01-02
• Subjects: Organizational change -- Transfer of training -- Large group intervention methods -- Transfer of change; Organizational learning -- Periodicals; Employees -- Training of -- Periodicals; Training -- Periodicals; Organizational change -- Periodicals; 658.3124
• DOI: 10.1108/DLO-04-2017-0039
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1477-7282

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to highlight the gap in organizational change literature in general and the large group interactive method (LGIM) literature in particular. Design/methodology/approach: By comparing LGIM and training literature studies, the absence of a concept in the former literature parallel to the well-known concept of "transfer of training" is highlighted. The concept of the transfer of change is introduced to address this gap. Findings: This paper suggests that the transfer of change is as important to the success of organizational change initiatives as transfer of training is to the success of training programs. Originality/value: This paper is the first to introduce the concept of transfer of change to the organizational change and LGIM literature studies. Furthermore, a tentative research agenda regarding transfer of change and LGIMs is presented. Therefore, the paper is a valuable resource for researchers who study organizational change initiatives in general and LGIMs in particular.