Leadership & Management

Fiedler's Contingency Model

Leadership effectiveness isn’t just about the leader’s style but about how well that style fits the situation.

4 Patterns of Team Conflicts

Summary of typical conflicts in the workplace, discover proven strategies

5Ps Leadership Framework

Simple models enhance your leadership skills.

Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI)

Using dual concern theory to understand and resolve conflicts.

SBI Model

Deliver objective feedback by separating situation, behavior, and impact.

7% Rule for Organizational Change

Start with 7%, Spark the Rest.

3A Trust Model

Gives you a simple and clear structure to build trust fast.

10-10-10 Meeting Model

Structure 30-minute meetings into focused parts for better feedback.

Johari Window

Expand self-awareness, uncover blind spots, and strengthen trust through structured feedback.

Tuckman Model

Help you better structure, understand, and develop the team.

GREAT Coaching Model

Emphasis on timing, ensuring actions are strategically aligned with deadlines for effective goal setting.

SOAR Self-Leadership Model

Built on four essential components that guide personal and professional development.

Leadership Success Model

Define the success of leadership via team engaged, personal satisfaction, and organizational success.

Three Circles of Influence

Grow your influence via focusing what you can control.

Bridges Transition Model

Focus on the emotional and psychological transitions individuals experience during change.

Goleman Emotional Intelligence Model

Foundation for personal success and leadership.

Satir Change Model

Details the process of change through five stages.

ABCD Trust Model

Increase engagement and commitment in the workplace.

SCARF Model

Uncovers the emotional drivers behind employee reactions.

CLEAR 1

Strengthen alignment between your priorities and your manager’s expectations.

GROW Model

Helps people clarify goals, assess situation, explore options, and take actions.

Satir Change Model: 5 Stages of Emotional Reactions to Change

Details the process of change through five stages.

FRAMEWORK CARD

Satir Change Model

Goal
Navigate the emotional resistance and inevitable chaos of transformation.
Best For
Change Management; Agile Coaches; HR Directors; Mergers & Acquisitions

Introduction: Why Change Feels So Difficult

Many people struggle with change.

Change often brings stress, confusion and resistance. Whether it’s an individual facing personal growth, a team adapting to a new process, or a company rolling out new technology, things can feel out of control before they get better.

What if we could understand how people react to change—and even guide them through it more smoothly? That’s where the Satir Change Model comes in.

Developed by Virginia Satir, a family therapist and pioneer in the field of human communication, this model helps explain how people experience change.

The Satir Change Model explains that change follows a predictable emotional journey. It is made up of five key stages:

  • Late Status Quo
  • Resistance
  • Chaos
  • Integration
  • New Status Quo

Late Status Quo

At the starting point, everything feels familiar and stable.

People know their roles, follow their routines. Even if things are not perfect, there is a sense of comfort and control so basically everything remains the same. We have a modern word called "Comfort Zone" to describe this situation.

Resistance

When a new element appears (like a new leader, system, or idea), it disrupts the status quo. People may resist, feel fear, or become defensive.

This stage often brings stress, blame, or conflict. But it’s a natural response to the unknown.

Chaos

This is the most difficult stage because the old ways no longer work, and the new ways are not yet clear.

Productivity can drop and emotions can run high. People may feel lost or frustrated.

Please remember, this phase is important because it creates space for learning and growth.

Integration

As people start to understand and accept the change, they try new behaviors and see some success. They begin to see how things can work in a new way. Collaboration improves, and confidence grows at this stage.

New Status Quo

The change is now accepted and has become part of normal life. People feel more secure and productive again.

They may even feel better than before the change. The team or person has adapted and grown through the experience.