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Question: Lewin’s Change Management Model is a relatively easy-to-understand framework for managing change in organizations. What are the three primary characteristics of this change model, and what role does this model play in helping an organization’s management staff and employees understand and embrace change?

Readings for the Week:

Lawler, A., & Sillitoe, J. (2010). Perspectives on instituting change management in large organizations. Australian Universities’ Review, 52(2), 43+. http://ezproxy.apus.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ehh&AN=55382076&site=ehost-live&scope=site

Lawrence, E., Ruppel, C. P., & Tworoger, L. C. (2014). The emotions and cognitions during organizational change: The importance of the emotional work for leaders. Journal of Organizational Culture, Communications, and Conflict, 18(1), 257+. http://ezproxy.apus.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1647822664?accountid=8289

Levasseur, R. E. (2010). People skills: Ensuring project success–a change management perspective. Interfaces, 40(2), 159+. http://ezproxy.apus.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=iih&AN=53019008&site=ehost-live&scope=site

O’Neill, P. E. (1990, July). Transforming managers for organizational change. Training & Development Journal, 44(7), 87+. http://ezproxy.apus.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/226996748?accountid=8289

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