Read the articles:

• Kotter, J. P. (1998). Winning at changeLinks to an external site..Leader to Leader,1998(10), 27-33. https://doi.org/10.1002/ltl.40619981009
• Kotter. (n.d.). The 8 steps for leading changeLinks to an external site.. https://www.kotterinc.com/8-step-process-for-leading-change/

Compose an initial response to the following:

• In your own words, what is Kotter's theory of organizational change?
• How do the stages of change used with clients apply to organizational change management?
• How do the four functions of management (i.e., planning, organizing, leading, controlling) connect with change management? Which function do you believe is most important in the change process and why?