What it is for: Force field analysis is a method for planning change by listing the forces that support it and the forces that resist it. You leave with a clear picture of the forces for and against one change, each backed by evidence and rated for strength, plus a few owned actions that target the strongest barriers.
Who it helps: Change leads and teams planning how to make a chosen change stick, or working out why an earlier attempt stalled.
When to use it
You have chosen a change and need to plan how to make it stick.
A previous attempt at the same change stalled and you want to understand why.
Opinions about a change are strong and you need a calm, structured conversation.
How to use it
Write the change as one concrete sentence.
List supporting forces, then resisting forces, seven minutes each.
Add evidence to each force and mark those without it.
Agree a 1 to 5 strength for each force.
Choose actions on the strongest resisting forces, give each an owner, and set a date to look again.
Tip: Invite someone who doubts the change; their forces are often the most useful ones.
Credits and sources: Original Tiremesù worksheet and wording. Method credit: Kurt Lewin. Further reading: ASQ https://asq.org/quality-resources/force-field-analysis
Full guide and film:https://www.tiremesu.com/guides/force-field-analysis
