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APMG-International Change-Management-Foundation Exam - Topic 1 Question 18 Discussion

Actual exam question for APMG-International's Change-Management-Foundation exam

Question #: 18
Topic #: 1

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What is the First step of Kotter's eight-step model for planning and leading organizational change?

ACommunicating the change vision

BGenerating short term wins

CEmpowering employees for broad-based action

DEstablishing a sense of urgency

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Suggested Answer: D

Kotter's model for planning and leading organizational change is an eight-step model that describes how to initiate and sustain a successful change. The eight steps are:

Establishing a sense of urgency

Creating the guiding coalition

Developing a vision and strategy

Communicating the change vision

Empowering employees for broad-based action

Generating short-term wins

Consolidating gains and producing more change

Anchoring new approaches in the culture

Therefore, the first step of Kotter's model is establishing a sense of urgency.

by Joseph at Mar 20, 2024, 12:10 AM

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Stanford

6 months ago

Kotter's model starts with urgency, no doubt about it.

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Edgar

6 months ago

Totally agree with Jane, urgency is key!

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Margery

7 months ago

Wait, is that really the first step? Seems off.

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Ruthann

7 months ago

I thought it was about communicating the vision first.

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Yuki

7 months ago

It's definitely "Establishing a sense of urgency"!

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Pamella

7 months ago

I’m a bit confused. I thought empowering employees was the first step, but now I’m not so sure.

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Maryann

7 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think establishing a sense of urgency was definitely mentioned as the first step.

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Chantell

8 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I remember something about communicating the vision being really important. Maybe that comes later?

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Domitila

8 months ago

I think the first step is about creating a sense of urgency, right? It’s like getting everyone on board with the need for change.

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Jeanice

8 months ago

I think the first step is communicating the change vision. You need to clearly articulate where you're going and why before you can start empowering people and generating short-term wins. The order of the steps is important here.

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Rosendo

8 months ago

Establishing a sense of urgency sounds right to me. That's all about getting people on board and motivated to make the change happen. It's a critical first step in Kotter's framework.

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Leigha

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure on this one. I know the eight-step model covers the change process, but I can't quite remember the specific order of the steps. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Wilford

8 months ago

I'm pretty sure the first step is establishing a sense of urgency. Kotter emphasizes the importance of creating a compelling reason for change right from the start.

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Sharika

8 months ago

Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the responsibilities of the QlikView Server service.

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Kristine

8 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. Is there a "best" answer, or are there pros and cons to each option? I'll have to carefully consider the context of the requirement to decide.

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Lenna

8 months ago

I'm leaning towards option D since it relates to IP resolutions, but I can't clearly remember if that's a specific requirement for CIFS settings.

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Pearlie

8 months ago

Asynchronous execution? That's when tasks run independently, right? Or is it the other way around? I better review my notes on that before answering.

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Joseph

8 months ago

I'm pretty sure it's personal, behavioral, and environmental—I practiced a question like this last week!

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Laurel

2 years ago

I see your point. But I think D) Establishing a sense of urgency is crucial to kickstart the change process.

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Adell

2 years ago

I agree with Skye, without communicating the vision, how will employees know what to change?

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Skye

2 years ago

I disagree, I believe the first step is A) Communicating the change vision.

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Carey

2 years ago

I think the first step is D) Establishing a sense of urgency.

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Terrilyn

2 years ago

I agree with Mitzie, empowering employees can drive change effectively.

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Mitzie

2 years ago

I disagree, I think it's C, empowering employees for action.

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Jimmie

2 years ago

Actually, I think it's D too. Establishing urgency is key to kickstarting change.

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Lera

2 years ago

I believe it's A, communicating the change vision.

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Dalene

2 years ago

I think the first step is D, establishing a sense of urgency.

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