Understanding Change Models: Where to Find Examples and Insights from Organizations

Hi all, please, I need some information about the various models of change. Also, if I can come to know which organizations have used which models in their organization. Please tell me where to look out for more on this topic in case no one has any information to share.

There are any number of change models- I shall give you a brief outline of only the best known few among them:

1. KURT LEWIN's model is considered to be one of the pioneer concepts in this area. Kurt Lewin described change as a three-stage process. The first stage he called "unfreezing". It involved overcoming inertia and dismantling the existing "mind set". Defense mechanisms have to be bypassed. In the second stage the change occurs. This is typically a period of confusion. We are aware that the old ways are being challenged but we do not have a clear picture to replace them with yet. The third and final stage he called "refreezing". The new mindset is crystallizing and one's comfort level is returning to previous levels.

2. KUBLER-ROSS model:

Some change theories are based on derivatives of the Kübler-Ross model from Elizabeth Kubler-Ross's book, "On Death and Dying." Her model describes five stages of human reaction to the loss of a loved one:

Denial - The "This can't be real" stage:

"This is not happening to me. There must be a mistake."

2. Anger - The "Why me?" stage.:

"How dare they do this to me?!"

3. Bargaining - The "If I do this, you'll do that" stage.:

"Just let me keep some of my old privileges and I will buy in."

4. Depression - The "Defeated" stage.:

"I can't bear to face going through this."

5. Acceptance - The "This is going to happen" stage.:

"I'm ready, I don't want to struggle anymore."

3. GLEICHER'S Formula:

A Formula for Change was developed by Richard Beckhard and David Gleicher and is sometimes referred to as Gleicher's Formula. The Formula illustrates that the combination of organisational dissatisfaction, vision for the future and the possibility of immediate, tactical action must be stronger than the resistance within the organisation in order for meaningful changes to occur.

4. ADKAR model by Prosci shows that people must achieve five building blocks in order for change to be realized successfully. These building blocks are described by the ADKAR Model and include awareness, desire, knowledge, ability and reinforcement.[2]

Awareness – of why the change is needed

Desire – to support and participate in the change

Knowledge – of how to change

Ability – to implement new skills and behaviors

Reinforcement – to sustain the change

5.The TAM model of Albert Humphrey: Team-Action-Management model

This is the result of research and development work done at Stanford Research Institute by Albert Humphrey which later produced the 'Stakeholders Concept' and 'SWOT Analysis'. TAM is designed to obtain the necessary agreement and commitment from the appropriate people required to guarantee results. Humphrey's experience in using the TAM process indicates that if the rules are followed, TAM ensures success.

6.John Fisher's model of personal change - The Transition Curve - is an excellent analysis of how individuals deal with personal change. This model is an extremely useful reference for individuals dealing with personal change and for managers and organizations helping staff to deal with personal change. The model features the following phases of human mind while undergoing change.

Anxiety

Happiness

Fear

Threat

Guilt

Depression

Disillusionment

Hostility

Denial

7. Hersey and Blanchard's theory of change cycles is one of the most discussed change models. This theory brings out the Participative and Directive change cycles treating change as a process touching upon

Beliefs

Values

Attitudes

Individual behavior

group Behavior.

The list is not exhaustive. There are much more which I have left out. i would suggest that you start reading this topic author-wise so as to gain an in depth understanding.

best wishes

Rajeev.V

Thank you so much, sir. Can you also tell me about various organizations, what models they are using, and what changes have occurred? Or where can I find this information?

Regards

Various organizations have their change models as part of their organizational culture and policy. These are not publicly advertised facts that can be gathered from external sources. Even when working within an organization, one may not necessarily be aware of the specific change measures being implemented unless they are part of the policy-making team. Change is a sensitive process as it impacts individual and group behavior and is often met with resistance. Therefore, the process of implementing significant changes is typically overt, even when employees participate, as in the Participative Change Cycle. The focus here is on the behavioral changes of individual employees or groups.

Furthermore, change affects systems, processes, technologies, and people, each requiring various mechanisms.

Regards,
Rajeev.V

Hi Rajeev,

Is change models and attrition models the same? If not, can you please suggest the attrition models used by companies?

Regards,
Rebz

Can anyone please provide me the ebook "ADKAR: A Model for Change in Business, Government, and Our Community"?