Categorizing Types of Change

Change divides broadly into gradual and radical forms. Within these, a wide variety of types and combinations occur. Understanding the type you are dealing with will help you to approach change effectively and to interpret others’ response to it.

DK Consider the combined effects of different types of change.
DK When analyzing change, look at both short- and long-term contexts.

Analyzing change

Both gradual and radical change may be either reactive or proactive, according to whether you make the change voluntarily or ...

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