Organizational Change in the Public Sector, 2nd Dec., 2010.

Sergio Fernandez and Hal Rainey, in their article "Managing Successful Organizational Change in the Public Sector," outlined the eight factors vital to brining about change.

1. Ensure the Need.

2. Provide a Plan.

3. Build Internal Support for Change and Overcome Resistance.

4. Ensure Top-Management Support and Commitment.

5. Build External Support.

6. Provide Resources.

7. Institutionalize Change.

8. Pursue Comprehensive Change.