Table A1

Originators, transitioners and translators of Kübler-Ross’ model and its evolution into the change curve

YearAuthor(s)Title
Originators1936 FreudThe ego and the mechanisms of defence
1952 Robertson and BowlbyResponses of young children to separation from their mothers
1969 Kubler-RossOn death and dying
1970 Bowlby and ParkesSeparation and loss within the family
1972 ParkesBereavement: Studies of grief in adult life
Transitioners1975 MenningerThe meaning of morale: A Peace Corps model
1976 Adams et al.Transition: Understanding and managing personal change
1980 BridgesTransitions: Making sense of life’s changes
Translators1979 HultmanThe path of least resistance: Preparing employees for change
1979 BaldwinCrisis intervention: An overview of theory and practice
1981 Parker and LewisBeyond the Peter Principle: Managing successful transitions
1982 Deal and KennedyCorporate cultures: The rites and rituals of corporate life
1986 Levy and MerryOrganizational transformation: Approaches, strategies, theories
1987 Woodward and BuchholzAftershock: Helping people through corporate change
1989 Scott and JaffeManaging organisational change: A guide for managers
1990 Perlman and TakacsThe 10 stages of change
1991 GrensingManagers must plan change
1991 BridgesManaging transitions: Making the most of change
1992 Torbert and FisherAutobiographical awareness as a catalyst for managerial and organisational development
1992 HerbertPsychology for social workers
1993 Katzenbach and SmithThe wisdom of teams: Creating the high-performance organization
1995 Young and LockhartA cycle of change: The transition curve
1995 JeffreysCoping with workplace change: Dealing with loss and grief
1996 BuppThe change curve
1996 Henderson-LoneyTuckman and tears: Developing teams during profound organizational change
1998 Schneider and GoldwasserBe a model leader of change
1999 FisherThe personal transition curve
1999 Elrod and TippettAn empirical study of the relationship between team performance and team maturity
2002 BridgesThe way of transition: Embracing life’s most difficult moments
2002 Elrod and TippettThe “death valley” of change
2009 Palmer et al.Managing organizational change
2011 Jick and PeiperlManaging change: cases and concepts
2015 Leopold and KalteneckerKanban change leadership: Creating a culture of continuous improvement
2016 Castillo et al.The six emotional stages of organizational change
2024 Hagemann and CechloyskyRevisiting the change curve: A rigorous examination and three case studies prompting a re-evaluation of a timeless concept
Source(s): Authors’ own work

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