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Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model, developed by Dr. John Kotter, is a widely used framework for managing organizational change. It provides a structured approach to implementing and sustaining change:

1. Create a Sense of Urgency
   Highlight the need for change by identifying risks or opportunities and communicating them clearly to motivate stakeholders to act.

2. Build a Guiding Coalition
   Assemble a team of influential leaders and employees from diverse areas of the organization to drive the change initiative and address resistance.

3. Form a Strategic Vision and Initiatives
   Develop a clear, inspiring vision for the future and outline actionable strategies to achieve it, aligning everyone around common goals.

4. Communicate the Vision
   Share the vision consistently across all levels of the organization using multiple channels to ensure understanding and buy-in.

5. Enable Action by Removing Barriers
   Identify and eliminate obstacles such as outdated processes, systems, or cultural norms that hinder progress.

6. Generate Short-Term Wins
   Plan for and celebrate small, visible successes early in the process to build momentum and demonstrate progress.

7. Sustain Acceleration
   Use the credibility gained from short-term wins to drive further changes, keeping up the pace and avoiding complacency.

8. Anchor the Change in Culture
   Embed new behaviors and practices into the organizational culture through reinforcement, training, and leadership support to ensure long-term success.

This model emphasizes leadership, communication, and incremental progress to overcome resistance and ensure sustainable transformation.