Models of change management kurt lewin biography
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The Kurt Lewin
Change Management Model
By Mark Connelly Updated: 30 May 2023
Kurt Lewin emigrated from Germany to America during the 1930's and is recognised as the "founder of social psychology" which highlights his interest in the human aspect of change.
Lewin's interest in groups led to research focusing on factors that influence people to change, and the three stages needed to make change successful.
Unfreeze, Change, Freeze
Lewin's three stage theory of change is commonly referred to as Unfreeze, Change, Freeze (or Refreeze).
Models of change management kurt lewin biography
It is possible to take these stages to quite complicated levels but I don't believe this is necessary to be able to work with the theory. But be aware that the theory has been criticised for being simplistic.
Although this three step model is most associated with Lewin's change theory Cummings, et al (2016) suggest that Kurt Lewin did not actually develop a change model based on these three steps.
They argue that the Unfreeze - Chan