Managing change in a rapidly shifting economy and an era of increased globalization requires strong leadership—and a practical step-by-step approach. Distilling wisdom from years of coaching organizations, Kotter, a professor at Harvard Business School, identifies eight common mistakes that managers make when implementing change. He proposes an eight-stage model that can lead to successful organizational transformation. Kotter's award-winning book is a highly readable, jargon-free combination of visionary guide and practical toolkit. An international bestseller, Leading Change remains a "must read" for anyone who wants to move from thinking about change, to actually making it happen.