Managing change and transitions: a comparison of different models and their commonalities

The purpose of this article is to analyze the commonalities of various change and transition models developed over time to assist with and support managing organizational change.

The article provides an examination of change and transition models through a review of relevant literature and the comparison of different models.

Each change and transition model has similar methods of handling change. Their unique methods and strategies provide additional insights into possible applications to most organizations. In some cases, models could be combined to form new models to best fit the circumstances of the organization.

This comparison can assist individuals in evaluating and selecting the model based on organizational need while remembering to focus on both the physical and the emotional changes in an organization.

The article shows that human resource managers can benefit from learning the commonalities between change and transition models when considering what will work for their organization in conjunction with the review of a number of well known and relevant models.