Running Head: CHANGE INITIATIVE 1
Exploration of a Change Initiative in the Navy
Name
Institutional Affiliation
, CHANGE INITIATIVE 2
Exploration of a Change Initiative in the Navy
Introduction
Organizational change initiatives have often had higher failure than success rates. The
phenomenon is not confined to civilian organizations alone, but it extends to even military
organizations. One such initiative is the carrier strike groups which are necessary for the US to
maintain a forward overseas presence. The strike groups are made of an aircraft carrier and other
supporting warfare ships such as cruisers, destroyers, and frigates. An amphibious assault group
is also deployed in the same region with its various Navy and Marine Corps elements. The
carrier strikes are designed to carry out missions such as peacekeeping support, maritime
embarks, military exercises with other countries, and emergencies which may arise locally. For
instance, after the terrorist attack in September 2001, the carrier battle group remained on the
waters of Southwest Asia where they supported Operation Enduring Freedom. During the
mission, USS Enterprise (CVN 65) launched several air attacks against Al Qaeda terrorist
training camps as well as Taliban military installations in Afghanistan (Official Website of the
United States Navy, 2019). However, the change initiative was only successful due to the
cooperation of the navy personnel and the competence of the change managers within the
organization.
Description of Change Initiative
The changes at the global scene call for a more involved role of the United States.
Waeger & Weber (2019) postulate that change is deliberate process in which an organization
identifies an internal or external threat or opportunity and determines how to adapt to overcome
the problem or how to pursue the opportunity. The economy and security of the US is dependent
on its ability to protect its overseas interests while encouraging peace and stability all over the
Exploration of a Change Initiative in the Navy
Name
Institutional Affiliation
, CHANGE INITIATIVE 2
Exploration of a Change Initiative in the Navy
Introduction
Organizational change initiatives have often had higher failure than success rates. The
phenomenon is not confined to civilian organizations alone, but it extends to even military
organizations. One such initiative is the carrier strike groups which are necessary for the US to
maintain a forward overseas presence. The strike groups are made of an aircraft carrier and other
supporting warfare ships such as cruisers, destroyers, and frigates. An amphibious assault group
is also deployed in the same region with its various Navy and Marine Corps elements. The
carrier strikes are designed to carry out missions such as peacekeeping support, maritime
embarks, military exercises with other countries, and emergencies which may arise locally. For
instance, after the terrorist attack in September 2001, the carrier battle group remained on the
waters of Southwest Asia where they supported Operation Enduring Freedom. During the
mission, USS Enterprise (CVN 65) launched several air attacks against Al Qaeda terrorist
training camps as well as Taliban military installations in Afghanistan (Official Website of the
United States Navy, 2019). However, the change initiative was only successful due to the
cooperation of the navy personnel and the competence of the change managers within the
organization.
Description of Change Initiative
The changes at the global scene call for a more involved role of the United States.
Waeger & Weber (2019) postulate that change is deliberate process in which an organization
identifies an internal or external threat or opportunity and determines how to adapt to overcome
the problem or how to pursue the opportunity. The economy and security of the US is dependent
on its ability to protect its overseas interests while encouraging peace and stability all over the
