A transtheoretical approach to changing organizations

Several authors have reflected on the underdeveloped state of organizationa l change theory, research, and practice. This field needs an integrative fr amework that can synthesize major approaches to change. The Trans theoretic al Model has the potential to do for organizational change what it has done for individual behavior change. Conceptually the stages-of-change dimensio n can be used to integrate principles and processes of change from divergen t models of change. Practically, the stages-of-change dimension can be appl ied by leaders to reduce resistance, increase participation, reduce dropout , and increase change progress among employees.