Forces for Change

Forcefield analysis template

This template is nicest to use in a brainstorming session with colleagues, but if they are not available, you can fill it in alone. You can also use it to identify context factors that you need to explore in more detail.

The following page (p. 2) offers an example of a filled-in template. On the last page (p. 3), you will find an empty template for your use. You can print it out and fill it in by hand, or fill it in on the screen.

Instructions

1. Identify the key context factors influencing your project. You will find a list of examples below the template, but these may not be the only ones influencing your project. Think about factors relating to knowledge, economy, institutions, values and technology that can support or oppose the change that your project aims to achieve.

2. Write the supporting factors in the column under “Forces supporting change”

3. Write the opposing factors in the column under “Forces opposing change”

4. Rate the importance each factor on a scale of 1-5. Colour the appropriate number of squares to describe your rating (1-5).

5. Use yor forcefield analysis to think about the following questions:

What can I do to change my project so that supporting factors are reinforced and opposing ones weakened?
What can I do to change my context so that supporting factors are reinforced and opposing ones weakened?

6. If necessary, repeat your forcefield analysis to see whether it has changed.
Forcefield analysis tempate

Example of a filled in template

Forces supporting change / our project / Forces opposing change
Public awareness of problem / Promoting investments for residential energy efficiency / Current price of energy
Competencies / Investment cycles
Existing R(D support / Current legislation
Future price of energy / Existing standards
Availability of applications / Existing norms and customs
Availability of services/support / Social concerns
Existing practical examples / Public doubts
Value of property / Economic outlook

Examples of potential forces supporting or opposing change in energy saving projects

KNOWLEDGE
Public awareness of the problem
Target group's & stakeholders' competency
Existing R&D support
ECONOMY
Current and future price of energy
Availability of finance
Economic outlook (upturn/downturn)
Investment cycles / INSTITUTIONS
Current legislation and state support
Future legislation and state support
Existing standards
Existing norms and customs
VALUES
Environmental concern of target group and stakeholders
Social concerns of target group and stakeholders
Values related home/work / TECHNOLOGY
Availability of suitable applications for your problem
Availability of services and support
Public controversies /doubts
Existing practical examples

Forcefield analysis tempate

Empty template for your use

Forces supporting change / our project / Forces opposing change
Promoting investments for residential energy efficiency

Examples of potential forces supporting or opposing change in energy saving projects