In the second of Kotter’s four essential Science of Change courses, we’ll dive into our Core Change Principles and how they can be applied to a successful transformation effort.

The 4 Core Change Principles

The 4 Core Change Principles
This course is part of The Science of Change Specialization

Instructor: Dr. Vanessa Akhtar
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Kotter's 4 Core Change Principles
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- People Management
- Change Management
- Organizational Structure
- Organizational Leadership
- Leadership
- Leadership Development
- Organizational Change
- Lifelong Learning
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Business Transformation
- Drive Engagement
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Leadership and Management
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GZ
Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025
Good learning pace and very useful course material to download and use in practice.
EF
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Interesting, It explains very well the 4 Core Change Principles.
JD
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Really enjoyable and thought-provoking. There are many take-aways for anyone in a management or leadership role.



