In the second of Kotter’s four essential Science of Change courses, we’ll dive into our Core Change Principles and how they can be applied to a successful transformation effort.
There are 4 Core Change Principles:
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In the second of Kotter’s four essential Science of Change courses, we’ll dive into our Core Change Principles and how they can be applied to a successful transformation effort.
There are 4 Core Change Principles:
In the second of Kotter’s four essential Science of Change courses, we’ll dive into our Core Change Principles and how they can be applied to a successful transformation effort.
There are 4 Core Change Principles:
1. Management + Leadership
2. Head + Heart
3. Have to + Want to
4. Select Few + Diverse Many
Through interactive activities and practical exercises, you’ll learn how to apply these principles to create an environment where others are more engaged and open to change.
Join Kotter and take the first steps along your learning journey into the Science of Change, beginning with our understanding of human nature and our response to threats and opportunities and the limitations of traditional organizational structures.
Based on 50 years of empirical research into the Science of Change and our latest insights from our firm’s consulting work, Kotter is making change leadership more accessible than ever before with four new courses introducing learners to our methodologies and tools for successful organizational transformations.
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Introduction to the 4 Core Change Principles
Dive into the foundations of Kotter’s change methodology. Learn about the first two Core Change Principles.
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Support change initiatives in your community
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Gain practical experience in change management by volunteering to support change initiatives in your community.
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Community Involvement
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Identify community organizations that are actively implementing change initiatives.
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Offer your time and skills to support their efforts.
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Reflect on your experiences and how they contribute to your understanding of change management.
Review principles of change management
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Refresh your knowledge of the foundational principles of change management to enhance your understanding of Kotter's Core Change Principles.
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Change Management
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Revisit key concepts of change management, such as the change curve and resistance to change.
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Review Kotter’s 8-Step Process for Leading Change and identify its alignment with the Core Change Principles.
Connect with experienced change management professionals
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Accelerate your learning by seeking guidance from experienced change management professionals who can provide valuable insights and support.
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Mentorship
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Attend industry events and conferences to network with potential mentors.
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Reach out to professionals in your field via LinkedIn or email and express your interest in mentorship.
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Foster a mutually beneficial relationship with your mentor by seeking their advice, sharing your experiences, and staying engaged.
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Engage in peer discussion on change management challenges
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Enhance your understanding of the complexities of change management by engaging in discussions with peers who are also navigating change initiatives.
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Join online forums or discussion groups dedicated to change management.
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Initiate or participate in discussions on specific change management challenges or success stories.
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Share your experiences and perspectives to contribute to the collective knowledge of the group.
Explore Kotter's change leadership methodology
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Supplement your understanding of Kotter's Core Change Principles by exploring his change leadership methodology through online tutorials and resources.
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Identify and follow reputable tutorials that provide insights into Kotter's approach to change management.
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Apply the concepts learned from the tutorials to real-world change scenarios.
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Document your learning journey to track your progress and identify areas for improvement.
Simulate change scenarios using Kotter's principles
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Reinforce your understanding of Kotter's Core Change Principles by engaging in simulations that challenge you to apply them in practical scenarios.
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Scenario-Based Learning
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Identify a change scenario that aligns with the Core Change Principles you are studying.
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Develop a plan to implement change using Kotter's principles.
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Simulate the implementation of your plan and observe the outcomes.
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Reflect on the results of the simulation and identify areas for improvement in your application of Kotter's principles.
Develop a case study on a successful change initiative
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Solidify your understanding of Kotter's Core Change Principles by analyzing and documenting a real-world case study of a successful change initiative.
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Identify a case study that exemplifies the successful application of Kotter's principles.
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Research the case study to gather detailed information about the change initiative.
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Develop a written case study that outlines the key aspects of the change initiative, including the challenges encountered, the strategies employed, and the outcomes achieved.
Design a change management plan for a real-world organization
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Apply Kotter's Core Change Principles to a real-world setting by developing a comprehensive change management plan for an organization.
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Identify an organization facing a change challenge that aligns with Kotter's principles.
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Conduct a thorough assessment of the organization's current state and desired future state.
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Develop a detailed plan that outlines the steps necessary to implement change using Kotter's principles.
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Present your plan to the organization's stakeholders and seek their feedback.
Support change initiatives in your community
Show steps
Gain practical experience in change management by volunteering to support change initiatives in your community.
Browse courses on
Community Involvement
Show steps
- Identify community organizations that are actively implementing change initiatives.
- Offer your time and skills to support their efforts.
- Reflect on your experiences and how they contribute to your understanding of change management.
Review principles of change management
Show steps
Refresh your knowledge of the foundational principles of change management to enhance your understanding of Kotter's Core Change Principles.
Browse courses on
Change Management
Show steps
- Revisit key concepts of change management, such as the change curve and resistance to change.
- Review Kotter’s 8-Step Process for Leading Change and identify its alignment with the Core Change Principles.
Connect with experienced change management professionals
Show steps
Accelerate your learning by seeking guidance from experienced change management professionals who can provide valuable insights and support.
Browse courses on
Mentorship
Show steps
- Attend industry events and conferences to network with potential mentors.
- Reach out to professionals in your field via LinkedIn or email and express your interest in mentorship.
- Foster a mutually beneficial relationship with your mentor by seeking their advice, sharing your experiences, and staying engaged.
Engage in peer discussion on change management challenges
Show steps
Enhance your understanding of the complexities of change management by engaging in discussions with peers who are also navigating change initiatives.
Show steps
- Join online forums or discussion groups dedicated to change management.
- Initiate or participate in discussions on specific change management challenges or success stories.
- Share your experiences and perspectives to contribute to the collective knowledge of the group.
Explore Kotter's change leadership methodology
Show steps
Supplement your understanding of Kotter's Core Change Principles by exploring his change leadership methodology through online tutorials and resources.
Show steps
- Identify and follow reputable tutorials that provide insights into Kotter's approach to change management.
- Apply the concepts learned from the tutorials to real-world change scenarios.
- Document your learning journey to track your progress and identify areas for improvement.
Simulate change scenarios using Kotter's principles
Show steps
Reinforce your understanding of Kotter's Core Change Principles by engaging in simulations that challenge you to apply them in practical scenarios.
Browse courses on
Scenario-Based Learning
Show steps
- Identify a change scenario that aligns with the Core Change Principles you are studying.
- Develop a plan to implement change using Kotter's principles.
- Simulate the implementation of your plan and observe the outcomes.
- Reflect on the results of the simulation and identify areas for improvement in your application of Kotter's principles.
Develop a case study on a successful change initiative
Show steps
Solidify your understanding of Kotter's Core Change Principles by analyzing and documenting a real-world case study of a successful change initiative.
Show steps
- Identify a case study that exemplifies the successful application of Kotter's principles.
- Research the case study to gather detailed information about the change initiative.
- Develop a written case study that outlines the key aspects of the change initiative, including the challenges encountered, the strategies employed, and the outcomes achieved.
Design a change management plan for a real-world organization
Show steps
Apply Kotter's Core Change Principles to a real-world setting by developing a comprehensive change management plan for an organization.
Show steps
- Identify an organization facing a change challenge that aligns with Kotter's principles.
- Conduct a thorough assessment of the organization's current state and desired future state.
- Develop a detailed plan that outlines the steps necessary to implement change using Kotter's principles.
- Present your plan to the organization's stakeholders and seek their feedback.
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