Lewin's Change Management Model - Change Management Training from MindTools. Understanding the Three Stages of Change Find out about Lewin's Change Management Model, in this short video.
Change is a common thread that runs through all businesses regardless of size, industry and age. Our world is changing fast and, as such, organizations must change quickly too. Organizations that handle change well thrive, whilst those that do not may struggle to survive. The concept of "change management" is a familiar one in most businesses today. Kurt Lewin Model of Change. Kurt Lewin emigrated from Germany to America during the 1930's and is recognised as the "founder of social psychology" which highlights his interest in the human aspect of change.
His interest in groups led to research focusing on factors that influence people to change, and three stages needed to make change successful. Unfreeze, Change, Freeze This three stage theory of change is commonly referred to as Unfreeze, Change, Freeze (or Refreeze).