2-1 | Change Management Skills for the HIM Professional

In this activity, you will discuss various change-management skills that the HIM professional needs. Respond to the following in your discussion post:

  • What skills does the HIM professional need to implement change within an organization?
  • As a change agent, what are the key steps you would take to evaluate the change and the impact on your organization?


  • Provide an example of a change within the HIM department in which an HIM professional will provide leadership.

When responding to your peers, consider the following:

  • Compare and contrast the key steps used to evaluate change proposed by your peers.
  • Do you agree with the actions they listed to bring about change in their organizations? Why or why not?

To complete this assignment, review the Discussion Rubric PDF document.

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