Managing for change. Models and questions for group practice leaders.

The health care environment continues to be characterized by rapid change and unpredictability. Perhaps the only constant is change itself. Managing successfully in this environment demands an increasing level of sophistication. In a rapidly changing environment, the manager must provide focus and direction and at the same time stay flexible so that the organization can quickly adjust to environmental demands. This article describes models for successful change management, followed by questions for the leader in a group practice.