Leading Change
John Kotter
Leading Change
by John Kotter
The foundational work on organizational change, presenting an eight-step process for leading transformation that has become the standard framework in the field.
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🎯 Problems This Book Solves
- • Change initiatives that start strong but fizzle out
- • Resistance from stakeholders blocking progress
- • Declaring victory too soon before change is anchored
- • Lack of urgency preventing action
- • Change that doesn't stick in the culture
💡 What You'll Learn
- ✓ The eight-step process for successful large-scale change
- ✓ How to create urgency without creating panic
- ✓ Building a guiding coalition with the right people
- ✓ Generating short-term wins while pursuing long-term transformation
- ✓ Anchoring change in organizational culture
My Take
John Kotter’s eight-step model has become the foundation for organizational change management. While some find it prescriptive, the framework provides valuable structure for complex transformation efforts.
Particularly useful for product leaders driving significant process or cultural changes within their organizations.