Change management by the King – in an international context

Abstract

Based on historical records, Szabó (2024) examines international change management from a new perspective, focusing on King Louis I of Hungary’s reign and his efforts to rule Poland through a personal union. The study is rooted in historical events and applies modern change management theories to examine Louis I's successes and failures in governing the two countries. The author highlights the complexity of governing Poland and Hungary simultaneously, emphasising the different political environments in each country. Louis I's attempt to centralise power from Hungary while governing Poland remotely is scrutinised through modern change management lenses, such as Lewin's three-stage model and Kotter’s eight-step change model.