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Leading Change: Change Theory

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"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new." ~~ Socrates

John Kotter discusses the difference between "change management" and "change leadership," and whether it's just a matter of semantics. These terms are not interchangeable. The distinction between the two is actually quite significant.

Kotter's 8-Step change model explained [Video]. (2021, February 25). YouTube. https://youtu.be/22coAwMD9M0

A free PDF version of this video is available here: http://changeactivation.com/simplechangeguide

Wedell, G. (2011). What is change management?[video]. ChangeActivation.com.

The veteran business consultant William Bridges explains the meaning of a transition and how to manage the process successfully during an organizational change. The innovation makes the business world transforming in a fast pace. Managing transitions can be the key for the survival of the company in the new changing world.

Bridges, W. (2016). Managing transitions [video]. indodiary.org

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