What is the Kotter Change Model & How Can It Help?

John Kotter's Eight Step Change Model is still considered the leading methodology for successfully implementing change management in any team or organization, even after nearly a quarter of a century since he published his book. For project managers interested in evolving processes and improving their organization, understanding the various elements of the Kotter Change Model is crucial. The eight steps include creating a sense of urgency, building a guiding coalition, forming a strategic vision, enlisting a volunteer army, enabling action by removing barriers, generating short-term wins, sustaining acceleration, and instituting change. The goal of this model is to make the changes ingrained in the organization's culture.