Critically discuss the implementation of a nursing initiative based upon evidence based practice. Refer to any barriers to change, the role of change agents and how different management and leadership styles influenced the change process.

Critical to the successful implementation of change is the quality of communication between the agents of change and key stakeholders. Unambiguous and consistent communication that effectively spreads the message of the change is vital. New ideas of working when openly shared, understood and supported by all, act as a conceptual framework, that helps to avoid confusion. The clearer the message, the stronger the guide (Morrision, 1997). At the same time poor communication can be a serious hindrance to change….(short extract)