Navigating organizational change in the context of globalization: strategies for success

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Romani Kavtaradze
Giorgi Meshveliani

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In a globalized and technology-driven business environment, managing organizational change is essential for sustaining competitiveness and long-term viability. This article explores key frameworks for navigating organizational change, including Lewin's Three-Step Model, Kotter's Eight-Step Process, and the Kübler-Ross Change Curve. Drawing on industry insights and academic perspectives, it examines the influence of organizational structure, people practices, and stakeholder engagement on successful change implementation. The paper also emphasizes the role of workplace culture, psychological safety, and continuous learning in reducing resistance and fostering agility. The findings contribute to the literature on change management by offering integrated strategies that bridge theory and practice.


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Kavtaradze, R., & Meshveliani, G. (2025). Navigating organizational change in the context of globalization: strategies for success. Scientific Collection «InterConf+», (58(252), 43–50. https://doi.org/10.51582/interconf.19-20.06.2025.005
Author Biographies

Romani Kavtaradze, Defense Institution Building School of Ministry Defense of Georgia; Republic of Georgia

Doctor of Social, Humanitarian and Education Studies, Head of the Faculty of the Strategic Studies

Giorgi Meshveliani, National Technical University of Georgia; Georgia; Defense Institution Building School of Ministry Defense of Georgia; Georgia

PhD Candidate of International Relations; PhD Candidate of International Relations;

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