check for plagiarism "A model for managing change is Lewin change theory, which was developed by Kurt Lewin. This classic approach is structured into three stages, and each stage$$s purpose is to help organizations implement and stabilize change effectively.

The first stage is Unfreeze the purpose of this stage is to prepare and motivate people to accepts the change. People like feel safety at their work environment, when is business as usual they feel they are in control. Any changes within business can create a sense of threat and cause distress. Implementing this stage, helps people move out of their comfort zone. It requires a lot of awareness about the change, how it will affect people, how it will affect business, what changes can be expected and how long it will be$.$ Communication is key at this stage and requires a lot of involvement from people.

The second stage is Change. It can also be described as a Transition or Implementation stage.

At this stage the moving process starts and the main purpose is to implement the new changes. It has to be carefully planned, with clear communication and involvement of the people who are implementing Change. It can be challenging stage as $$not knowing what will happen next$$ can be scary for people. A continuous flow of information and effective leadership are crucial

The last stage is Refreeze. This final step serves the crucial purpose of remaining implemented Changes. It is very important to make sure that people are involved with the changes and that there is no resistance against them. At this phase, we adapt to new norms and strategies."