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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?

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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
3 months ago
Kotter's model starts with urgency, no doubt about it.
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Edgar
3 months ago
Totally agree with Jane, urgency is key!
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Margery
3 months ago
Wait, is that really the first step? Seems off.
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Ruthann
4 months ago
I thought it was about communicating the vision first.
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Yuki
4 months ago
It's definitely "Establishing a sense of urgency"!
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Pamella
4 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
4 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
4 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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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