Leading Change

• John P. Kotter
• 1996-01-01
• 9780609604641
• Business & Leadership

Leading Change is a business and leadership book written by John Kotter that explores the process of leading organizational change. Kotter is a well-known speaker and author on the topic of leadership and change management, and his book has been widely recognized as a classic in the field.
According to Kotter, the key to successful change is to approach it as a process, rather than a one-time event. He argues that change requires a clear and compelling vision, strong leadership, and the ability to overcome resistance and obstacles.
Kotter identifies a eight-step process for leading change, including:
1. Establish a sense of urgency: This involves creating a sense of urgency around the need for change, and building a coalition of supporters who can help drive the change process.
2. Create a guiding coalition: This involves building a strong and diverse team of leaders who can guide the change process, and who have the skills and influence to overcome resistance and obstacles.
3. Develop a vision and strategy: This involves creating a clear and compelling vision of what the organization will look like after the change, and developing a strategy for achieving it.
4. Communicate the change vision: This involves communicating the vision and strategy to all stakeholders, and building support and buy-in for the change.
5. Empower others to act on the vision: This involves giving people the resources and support they need to take ownership of the change, and empowering them to take action.
6. Create short-term wins: This involves setting and achieving small, achievable goals that build momentum and confidence in the change process.
7. Consolidate gains and produce more change: This involves building on the progress that has been made, and continuing to drive the change process forward.
8. Anchor new approaches in the company's culture: This involves embedding the changes that have been made into the organization's culture, and making them a part of the organization's values and practices.