Current Change Management Theory

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CURRENT CHANGE MANGEMENT THEORY
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Executive Summary:
In this report the importance of current change management theory or model is discussed.
Various models related to change management is also discussed. The models includes Lewin’s
change management model, McKinsey 7s model, ADKARS model and Kotter’s change
management theory. Controlling change within an organization is the major challenge that is
faced by the upper level management in the recent times. Effective change management
application results in greater productivity, high work life quality and increased readiness for the
changes in future. Furthermore, recommendations are also provided to deal with the current
change management theory.

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Table of Contents
Introduction:....................................................................................................................................3
Major Approaches and Models of Change Management:...............................................................3
Lewin’s Change Management Model..........................................................................................4
McKinsey 7S Model....................................................................................................................4
Kotter’s Change management Theory.........................................................................................5
ADKAR model............................................................................................................................6
Practical application of Change...................................................................................................7
Recommendation:............................................................................................................................8
Conclusion:......................................................................................................................................8
Bibliography:...................................................................................................................................9

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Introduction:
In the current times to make any organization survive in the long-run and evolve it is
important to make necessary changes to the business. Change is the only thing constant and
adapting and managing the present changes needs adequate time, training and efforts (Matos
Marques Simoes and Esposito, 2014). The report focuses on various kinds of change
management models that are successfully and effectively applied to the industries and business
that aims to deal with the change and transition.
Current change management involves application of pre-planned framework and
structured method to foster business growth. The major benefit of change management is to
increase the business effectiveness that would lead to produce higher Return on Investment
(ROI) (Hornstein, 2015). Amidst the fast paced world and high competition, it is important for
the organization to adopt the current change management. The improved technology and new
methodologies is effective enough to meet the demand of the customers. The report will further
disclose the models and various approaches related to change management.
Major Approaches and Models of Change Management:
It is significant to focus on suitable action plan and avoid implementing any kind of
random methods to focus on an effective action plan. Change management is also an ongoing
procedure involving expertise, time, efforts and dedication to implement and run the processes
(Cummings, Bridgman and Brown, 2016). There are various approaches and models that are to
be adopted by the organization so that it would be necessary to figure out the necessary changes.