Managing change

In organizational development, OD specialists assist their clients in recognizing that "the only constant is change" and in acknowledging the critical role of managing change.

Organizational development (OD) practitioners help organizations to manage change in various ways including:

• assessing the need for change
• designing the plan for change
• coaching those who will lead others through the transition to change
• helping others adapt to change
• dealing with resistance to change

Figures in Managing Change

• Kurt Lewin
• William Bridges

Books, Articles and other Resources

• Who Moved My Cheese?

Related concepts

• Change management
• Change control