Conceptual Developments in Change Management and Organizational Culture

The beginnings of change management go back more than 80 years and today there are many models available for planning, initiating and implementing change projects securing a rapid adaptation to fast changing environments. However, too many concepts from the 1990s are still used in practice, although other approaches would be more appropriate. There is, for example, only rudimentary explicit consideration of emotions. The relevance of organizational culture for change management is presented in terms of making the beneficial aspects visible. Innovative conceptualizations such as the use of IT in change management are also described and acknowledged taking current technological developments into account.