What is Continuous Change in an Organization?

Continuous change is a form of planned change within an organization in which a change cycle is executed multiple times in rapid succession, as opposed to discontinuous or revolutionary change. This means that continuous change breaks a complex (planned) change process into smaller steps that are easier to execute.

“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”

– Confucius, 497 B.C.

Continuous change allows for much more reflection and evaluation compared to discontinuous change. Changes are monitored and evaluated, and new changes are added over time.