Exceptionally Driven: How Little Sparks Can Ignite Lengthy Regime Change in Denvers Central Hospital - A Bundle of Wanted Dinner and Helping Hands at Morehouse

Exceptionally Driven: How Little Sparks Can Ignite Lengthy Regime Change in Denvers Central Hospital - A Bundle of Wanted Dinner and Helping Hands at Morehouse

Abstract

This article explores the dynamics of regime change in Denver's Central Hospital, focusing on the role of small, seemingly insignificant events in igniting a larger movement. Drawing on interviews with hospital staff and administrators, as well as archival research, the authors trace the history of a regime change effort that began with a simple request for a dinner gathering and snowballed into a full-scale campaign for reform. The article argues that this case demonstrates the power of small sparks to ignite larger movements, and highlights the importance of recognizing and nurturing these initial impulses in efforts to effect change. Furthermore, the authors examine the role of external actors, particularly the community organization Morehouse, in supporting and amplifying the regime change effort. Overall, the article provides valuable insights into the complex and often unpredictable dynamics of organizational change, and offers practical guidance for those seeking to catalyze change in their own institutions.

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Fergie Pearse "Exceptionally Driven: How Little Sparks Can Ignite Lengthy Regime Change in Denvers Central Hospital - A Bundle of Wanted Dinner and Helping Hands at Morehouse".  IEEE Exploration in Machine Learning, 2022.

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Date of Release: 2022
Author(s): Fergie Pearse.
IEEE Exploration in Machine Learning
Page(s): 7
Product Type: Conference/Journal Publications