45 pages • 1 hour read
John P. KotterLeading Change
Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 1988A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Leading Change, John P. Kotter outlines an eight-stage process to help businesses successfully implement change: creating urgency, forming a guiding coalition, developing a vision, communicating the vision, empowering action, generating short-term wins, consolidating gains, and anchoring new approaches in the culture, addressing common pitfalls and emphasizing the role of leadership and vision.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
John P. Kotter’s Leading Change is widely praised for its clear, actionable framework for implementing organizational change, highlighting the eight-step process. Readers appreciate its practical advice and real-world examples. However, some critique its simplicity and argue it lacks depth for complex situations. Ultimately, it’s valued for its easy application.
Who Should Read Leading Change?
A reader who would enjoy Leading Change by John P. Kotter is likely a business professional, manager, or organizational leader interested in effective change management strategies. Fans of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni and Good to Great by Jim Collins would also find this book valuable for its actionable insights and proven frameworks.
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