: Change is situational (e.g., a new software system), while transition is the internal psychological process. Organizations often fail because they manage the change but ignore the transition.
: Leaders are encouraged to communicate the vision and purpose repeatedly to build commitment.
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: This is the "nowhere in-between," characterized by confusion and uncertainty. However, the authors describe it as the "seedbed for new beginnings," where innovation and creativity can thrive if leaders provide enough psychological safety.
: Validating the pain of an ending is more effective than trying to "sell" the change immediately. Product Details
: Managing Transitions (25th anniversary edition): Making the Most of Change Authors : William Bridges, PhD, and Susan Bridges Format : 208-page paperback