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04/07/2025

CHANGE MANAGEMENT IN ORGANIZATIONS
By: Elliot Goledema.
In my deliberations around change management in institutions,I always endeavor to teach my students about this fundamental theory in the area of change and how it gets to impact organizational performance.
Organizational performance is arrived at when individual and collective actions are positively exhibited without resistance.In all fairness, resistance comes as a result of among many, failure to inculcate the spirit of participation and involvement and effective communication.
Managers who take this route are bound to fail.Others may argue that they may force things to ensure implementation is achieved however the end result is negative outcomes....Goals may not be achieved.Hence,every team member regardless of their role play a crucial stake in so far as overall goal achievement is concerned.
I always reference the Kurt Lewin change process,this is not to say it's the best however it's applicability in modern day business is evident to those that have implemented it.
In light of the above,
Kurt Lewin's Change Process (Three-Stage Model) is a foundational theory in change management and organizational development. It outlines how to successfully implement change in an organization or group. The model consists of three key stages:

1. Unfreeze
This is the preparation stage for change.
Goal: Create awareness of the need for change.
Activities here include:
-Challenging the status quo.
-Identifying existing problems or threats.
-Communicating the benefits of change.
-Reducing resistance by involving stakeholders.
🔑 Key idea: People are naturally resistant to change. Unfreezing helps them let go of old behaviors or mindsets.

2. Change (or Transition)
This is where the actual transformation happens.
Goal: Move from the old way of doing things to the new.
Activities include here includes;
-Implementing new processes, behaviors, or systems.
-Providing training, support, and communication.
-Encouraging experimentation and adaptation.
🔑 Key idea: Change is a process, not an event. It requires time, clarity, and continuous support.
3. Refreeze
This final stage stabilizes the new state.
Goal: Make the new change permanent.
Activities may include:
-Reinforcing new behaviors.
-Embedding change into organizational culture and systems.
-Recognizing and rewarding progress.
-Monitoring for consistency.
🔑 Key idea: Without refreezing, people may revert to old ways. Reinforcement helps solidify the change.
Arising from the above,it is advisable to every manager , leader to be cautious about change.In all fairness,Change is Paramount.Change is a way to do things better.Organizations that don't go through change remain in the past and it is difficult to outwit and outfit competitors,therefore this component is critical in so far as organization performance is concerned.
Therefore, are you leader who goes straight to change/transition without unfreezing?,what action or change theory do you adopt?Is it that change that culminate to better results?

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10/06/2025

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06/06/2025

STEM PHD

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20/05/2025

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