Kotters 8 Step Change Model 1 Eight Step

Kotter’s 8 Step Change Model 1

Eight Step Change Model Create urgency Build a guiding team Make change stick Create a vision for change Don’t let up Remove obstacles / communicate Create shortterm wins Empower action

KOTTER’S MODEL THE 8 STAGE PROCESS STEP 1 CREATE URGENCY Helping others see the need for change & the importance of acting quickly Slide 3

KOTTER’S MODEL THE 8 STAGE PROCESS STEP 2 BUILD A GUIDING TEAM Ensuring there is a powerful group, with the appropriate leadership skills, credibility & authority to guide the change process Slide 4

KOTTER’S MODEL THE 8 STAGE PROCESS STEP 3 CREATE A VISION FOR CHANGE Creating a picture of the future & how it will be different from the past Slide 5

KOTTER’S MODEL THE 8 STAGE PROCESS STEP 4 COMMUNICATE THE CHANGE VISION Ensuring everyone understands & accepts the vision Slide 6

KOTTER’S MODEL THE 8 STAGE PROCESS STEP 5 REMOVE OBSTACLES Removing the barriers to making change successful Slide 7

KOTTER’S MODEL THE 8 STAGE PROCESS STEP 6 CREATE ‘SHORT TERM WINS’ Create clear, visible success stories early in the process Slide 8

KOTTER’S MODEL THE 8 STAGE PROCESS STEP 7 CONSOLIDATE GAINS & PRODUCE MORE CHANGE – DON’T LET UP Recognise more change opportunities following the ‘quick wins’ to take full advantage of the momentum for change Slide 9

KOTTER’S MODEL THE 8 STAGE PROCESS STEP 8 ANCHOR THE NEW APPROACHES IN THE CULTURE Ensure the new ways of behaving are recognised & rewarded to embed the change into the organisational culture Slide 10