Analysis Quote by John P. Kotter
“In the final analysis, change sticks when it becomes the way we do things around here.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Leading Change, John P. Kotter, 1996
Change endures when it becomes embedded in everyday routines and culture.
In simple terms: Change lasts when it becomes habit.
Key Takeaway
Make new habits stick.
Themes
change
culture
habit
leadership
Mood
determined
pragmatic
Type
leadership
organizational
When to use this quote
- Implementing new processes
- team training
- continuous improvement
Key Concepts
Organizational behavior
reinforcement
norms
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you embed new practices into daily work?
- What rituals reinforce desired behavior?
A Different Perspective
People may resist change despite formal policies.
