A Critical Review of Kotter’s Change Leadership Model: Relevance, limitations, and Integration with Contemporary Models

Key Points

• The integration of Kotter’s model with contemporary models may enhance organizational change effectiveness, indicating its continued relevance.
• A critical limitation identified is that Kotter’s model oversimplifies the complexities inherent in change processes, which may hinder its application.
• This analysis employs a comprehensive review methodology to assess Kotter’s model in the context of modern change frameworks and leadership practices.
• Implications for leadership practices are significant, suggesting that leaders must adapt traditional models for effective organizational change.