Change does not always have to be big, extravagant, or newsworthy. Change is more often small, local ...

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Change does not always have to be big, extravagant, or newsworthy. Change is more often small, local, and vital to the sustainability of the business. The entire world experienced unbelievable change starting in 2020. From big to small, organizations were challenged with being agile and adaptable. Consider for a moment the number of distilleries that transformed their product from alcohol to hand cleaner. Those that did something, likely sustained and were able to transition back after the crisis. Having a plan and a process are the key elements of successful change. For this final assignment, think small and think local. Be creative and think outside of the box. For example: what if you were in the business of making shoelaces for men’s dress shoes and your environmental scan shows that dress shoes are no longer a hot commodity. How do you transition to something sustainable? Critical thinking is a key component of a change agent. The change problem can be real, or it can be created. It must be believable, and it must be thoroughly explained. You will diagnose the reason for change and present a plan to transform the organization, utilizing Kotter’s 8-Step Approach. In your paper Include the following properly formatted with APA additional sections as needed: Introduction Company Overview Diagnosis Kotter’s 8-Step Approach Conclusion The paper must be at least 10 pages in length (not including the title and reference pages) and must be supported by the text and at least 4 additional credible resources. The Local Change Final Paper must be at least 10 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages and formatted according to APA. must include a separate title page with the following in title case: title of paper in bold font Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page. student’s name name of institution course name and number instructor’s name due date must utilize academic voice. must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. review Chapter 5 of the textbook Weiss, J.W. (2016). Organizational change (2nd ed.). Bridgepoint Education and the article Don't Neglect This One Crucial Step of Leading Through Constant Change