HR Glossary

What is Kotter's 8-Step Model?

An organizational change management framework developed by Harvard professor John Kotter that guides leaders through eight sequential steps, from creating urgency to anchoring new behaviors in company culture.

Why it matters in hiring

Kotter's 8-Step Model comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

Related terms starting with K

• Key Performance Indicator (KPI)
• Kirkpatrick Model
• Knowledge Management
• Knowledge Transfer
• Kuendigungsschutzgesetz - Dismissal Protection Act (Germany)
• Key Person Risk

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