Question

What are the similarities and differences of Lewin's 3- Stage Model of Change and Kotter's 8- Steps change model?

Are these models relevant to change management within your modern workplace or organization

Answer 1

The similarities and differences between Lewin's 3- Stage Model of Change and Kotter's 8- Steps change model are explained below:

Lewin’s 3 Stage Model	Kotter’s 8 Steps Model
Similarities
Focus the organization towards changes which impact on the increased growth of the organization.	Focus on preparing for the change in turn which will leads the organization towards success.
The employees in the organization need to be trained, so that the 3 different changes can be adapted easily.	The employees should be aware on the 8 steps of changes, so a proper communication and training needs to be given for them to adapt on changes.
In this changes the past performance, employee concern, measuring the change are the major factor to be consideration which helps the organization to implement on change.	In this model the urge for change, employee development, communication etc are the major factor to be considered as these helps the organization to implement on change.
Differences
This model is adaptable to the employees as they would be convinced on the changes.	The model is top down as where the employees have to agree on their changes.
Easy way of change can be implemented in three steps which leads the organization towards success.	The 8 step process cannot be skipped as each step needs to be implemented towards change.
A force analysis needs to be made on the Lewin’s model then only the accuracy on the change can be determined.	In the Kotter’s model on following the each step it is easy to determine on the success of the change.

These models are relevant to change management within the organization, the reason provided below:

1. Through change the performance of the organization increases and which lead towards the development and success of the organization.
2. The organization can be developed by a change process in which it focuses to change the policies, leadership, job redesigning etc to ensure and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
3. The organization changes which will impact the employee to identify and adapt towards new changes. As that make the organization towards increased development and helps the company to sustain longer in the market.