In the second of Kotter’s four essential Science of Change courses, we’ll dive into our Core Change Principles and how they can be applied to a successful transformation effort.
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The 4 Core Change Principles
This course is part of The Science of Change Specialization
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Kotter's 4 Core Change Principles
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Dive into the foundations of Kotter’s change methodology. Learn about the first two Core Change Principles.
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Dive into the foundations of Kotter’s change methodology. Learn about the second two Core Change Principles.
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A review of Kotter's Core Change Principles and an opportunity to put your learning into practice.
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