When the environment changes, organizations must change. Yet, they often fail to respond effectively. The problem is often the persistence in established behaviors. Gridlocked in the thinking that worked in past, they do not dig out of the hole, but just deepen it. John Kotter's 8-Steps Change Model is a battle-field tested approach to help organizations deal with transformational change. Presented here with inappropriate images because humor is a secret weapon in work and in life.
Based on Donald Sull, Why good companies go bad, 1999
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Help others see the need for change through a bold, aspirational opportunity statement that communicates the importance of acting immediately.
Based on John Kotter, Accelerate, 2014
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A volunteer army needs a coalition of effective people – born of its own ranks – to guide it, coordinate it, and communicate its activities.
Based on John Kotter, Accelerate, 2014
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Clarify how the future will be different from the past and how you can make that future a reality through initiatives linked directly to the vision.
Based on John Kotter, Accelerate, 2014
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Large-scale change can only occur when massive numbers of people rally around a common opportunity.
They must be bought-in and urgent to drive change – moving in the same direction.
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Removing barriers such as inefficient processes and hierarchies provides the freedom necessary to work across silos and generate real impact.
Based on John Kotter, Accelerate, 2014
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Wins are the molecules of results. They must be recognized, collected and communicated – early and often – to track progress and energize volunteers to persist.
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Press harder after the first successes. Your increasing credibility can improve systems, structures and policies. Be relentless with initiating change after change until the vision is a reality.
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Articulate the connections between the new behaviors and organizational success, making sure they continue until they become strong enough to replace old habits.
Based on John Kotter, Accelerate, 2014
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