Foundational Theory of Change Management
Change is expected in modern organisations. Whether you're supporting others through change or adapting to it yourself, understanding how it works can help you stay confident and prepared. This technique introduces core change management theory and compares ‘Planned’ and ‘Emergent’ approaches to organisational change.
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Foundational Theory of Change Management Definition
Change management is a structured approach to shifting individuals, teams, and organisations from a current state to a desired future state. It involves planning, implementing, and sustaining changes in strategy, process, culture, or technology to improve performance (Burnes, 2009; Cameron & Green, 2009).
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- Buchanan, D. & Badham, R. (2008). Power, Politics, and Organizational Change: Winning the Turf Game (2nd ed.). London: Sage. https://sk.sagepub.com/book/mono/power-politics-and-organizational-change/toc
- Burnes, B. (2009). Managing Change (5th ed.). Harlow: Pearson Education.
- Cameron, E. & Green, M. (2009). Making Sense of Change Management. London: Kogan Page.
- Cartwright, S. (2005). Mergers and Acquisitions: An Update and Appraisal. International Review of Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 20, pp.1–38. https://doi.org/10.1002/0470029307.ch1
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