Kotter's 8 Step Change Model
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Kotter's 8 Step Change Model

Understand what leaders can do to make the change successful and describe Kotter’s 8-step change model.

Talent Quest
Updated May 11, 2020

Kotter's 8-Step Change Model was created by Harvard University Professor, John Kotter. He perceived the change process as having 8 essential steps.

The 8 Essential Steps in this model are:
  • Create a sense of urgency for change
  • Build a coalition for change Form a vision for change
  • Communicate the vision for change
  • Remove barriers to change
  • Generate quick wins for the change
  • Stay persistent with the change
  • Make the change permanent

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