Relevant Change management Theories
There are currently numerous change management theories, many of which have evolved from one of the most influential theories put forth by Kurt Lewin in 1947. The Lewins model for change is one of the earliest models and foundations for change management. The Lewins Model conceived that in order to create change there must be a “modification of those forces that keep a systems behaviour stable” which can be achieved through by increasing “those forces pushing for change, decrease those forces that maintain the current state or apply some combination of both” (text 33).

Lewins Model:
Kurt Lewin developed the three stage “Lewins model” in 1947. The Lewins model is one of the earliest models and foundations for change management. The Lewins Model conceived that in order to create change there must be a “modification of those forces that keep a systems behaviour stable” which can be achieved through by increasing “those forces pushing for change, decrease those forces that maintain the current state or apply some combination of both” (text 33). The three main stages of the Lewins model consist of unfreezing, moving and refreezing.
Unfreezing: involves reducing those forces that maintain the organisations behaviour at its present level. Sometimes achieved by introducing information that shows discrepancies between the behaviours desired by the organisation members and those behaviours currently exhibited.
Moving: shifts the behaviour of the organisation to a new level. Development of new behaviours, values and attitudes through the changes of organisationl structures and processes.
Refreezing: stabilises the organisation at a new state of equilibrium, it is frequently accomplished through the use of supporting mechanisms.

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