Exploring organizational change best practice: are there any clear‐cut models and definitions?

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to explore whether there are some existing widespread and common models and definitions for organizational change best practice in the literature.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper builds on previous research to define a model of evidence‐based change management base practice. A structured literature review is used to search for contemporary models and definitions of organizational change best practice.

Findings

No consistent definitions of organizational change best practice are to be found in the literature.

Originality/value

The paper provides a snapshot of the current literature on organizational change best practice. Implications of the findings on organizational change best practice are discussed and further research suggested.

Citation

Hallencreutz, J. and Turner, D. (2011), "Exploring organizational change best practice: are there any clear‐cut models and definitions?", International Journal of Quality and Service Sciences, Vol. 3 No. 1, pp. 60-68. https://doi.org/10.1108/17566691111115081