How to make changes at work in 8 steps

Training Theme

This training presents John Kotter's methodology for successful business transformations. Through 8 key steps, from the creation of urgency to the anchoring of new approaches, it offers a structured framework for driving change. The training combines practical cases and theoretical contributions, underlining the importance of a global approach combining top-down and bottom-up dynamics. It emphasizes the need to create urgency, build a powerful coalition, communicate the vision, and generate quick wins to maintain the momentum of transformation. Concrete examples and practical tools help to anchor learning.

Training Objectives

In this online course, you will learn how to:

• Successfully lead your changes following the 8 steps proposed by John Kotter.
• Create a sense of urgency to move out of the comfort zone.
• Form a strong coalition representing all impacted individuals.
• Create a vision of the future state aligned with the company's values.
• Communicate the vision and involve collaborators in implementing the strategy.
• Generate short-term wins to maintain the energy and dynamism of change agents.
• Consolidate successes to maximize commitment to action and anchor new approaches.

Target Audience 

All managers or project leaders who need to promote and support changes in their organization.

Training Content 

This module contains 4 parts:

DISCOVER

• Identify your personal challenges and motivations for change.

SHAKING UP

• Storytelling: Video The successful transition of the MATIF (2'29) – moving a company to a flexible remote work model using John Kotter's methodology.
• Quiz on the key points of the video.

LEARN

• Expert video: The 8 Steps of Change (7'16) – John Kotter presents his change process based on 30 years of analysis of successes and failures.
• Quizzes.
• Article Simplicity versus Complexity by Yves Morieux.
• TRUE/FALSE on the change process.

ANCHOR

• Exploring the dynamics of change:
  • Top-down approach
  • Bottom-up approach
  • "Eating the banana at both ends": combining the two approaches
• Use concrete examples to define your own commitment to change.

Additional resources

• Downloadable documents: Coaching memo sheet (PDF)