Why do so many major change initiatives in organizations fail? It’s rarely a lack of vision; it’s a failure of process. We underestimate the challenges and overestimate our ability to make change stick.In today’s 5-minute briefing on John P. Kotter’s landmark book, “Leading Change,” we explore his 8-step process for successful transformation. Discover the single most critical first step that most leaders fail to execute properly: establishing a sense of urgency.
John P. Kotter is the Konosuke Matsushita Professor of Leadership, Emeritus, at Harvard Business School and a co-founder of the management consulting firm Kotter International. He is widely recognized as a premier authority on leadership and change management, best known for developing the …

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