Fore Field Example

Fore Field Example

Problem Statement

Create a force field analysis for depolyment of training to all engineers

Positives

Concerns

Help them improve their productivity

Engineers are busy and do not have time for training

Improve employee engagement & morale

Cost of training

Improve compliance to corporate policies

Training is a waste for employees on the move (transfer)

How to perform analysis

Step 1: Open Sigma Magic
  1. Click on the Sigma Magic button on the Excel toolbar.
  2. Click on the New button to create a new project.
Step 2: Add the analysis template
  1. Click on the Tool Wizard to add the analysis template.
  2. Click on Change and then Force Field.


Step 3: Specify analysis options
A new worksheet will be added to your workbook. Analysis Setup will be automatically opened, in the setup tab specify the following details.




Step 4: Enter the Worksheet data
Click on Create button to save all changes and compute the outputs for this analysis. On the worksheet, enter the following data. A sample worksheet is given below:



Click on Analysis Setup and then click on the Checklist button, you will see the following dialog box. Ensure that the items mentioned in checklist should be marked.



Step 5: Generate analysis results
Finally, click on Verify and then Analyze tab to ensure all the inputs are okay and shown in a green checkmark.



Interpreting Results

  1. ​The major barrier is that engineers are too busy and lack time for training (5 points), which significantly outweighs other drivers.
  2. The cost of training (3 points) is another major hurdle.
  3. Since the driving forces are weaker than the restraining forces, the original solution is unlikely to succeed unless changed.
  4. Overall net force is -2 (7 - 9). The restraining forces are stronger than the driving forces, and thus it is challenging to implement the original training solution.
  5. The Force Field Analysis revealed that traditional in-person training would likely face resistance due to time constraints and cost.
  6. To move to an online training approach, the training is made more feasible with the aimed benefits of productivity, engagement, and compliance.

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