Leading Change, With a New Preface by the Author
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (706 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1422186431 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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You’re sure to walk away inspiredand armed with the tools you need to inspire others. Published by Harvard Business Review Press.. The international bestsellernow with a new preface by author John Kotter.Millions worldwide have read and embraced John Kotter’s ideas on change management and leadership.From the ill-fated dot-com bubble to unprecedented M&A activity to scandal, greed, and ultimately, recessionwe’ve learned that widespread and difficult change is no longer the exception. Now with a new preface, this refreshed edition of the global bestseller Leading Change is more relevant than ever.John Kotter’s now-legendary eight-step process for managing change with positive results has become the foundation for leaders and organizations across the globe. It’s the rule. Reading this highly personal book is like spending a day with the world’s foremost expert on business leadership. By outlining the process every organization must go through to achieve its goals, and by identifying where and how even top performers de
Required reading for anyone in IT management F. Scholl OK, this book does not need any more reviews. However, I found it so valuable, that I wanted to add another. My focus is IT management and the need to be constantly innovating and supplying innovations to the business. Each such innovation should be seen as a change, and Kotter's book provides a focused handbook on making sure that IT transformations have a chance to succeed. The technology part is only a very small component of a successful transformation. Some of my takeaways from Kotter's 8 step process: generating short term wins. These wins need to be realizable in 6-12 months and be seen by a large enough group. Cultural transfor. Well Written and Informative Melissa The book was well written and interesting to read. The concepts on what will make a difference in an organization vs. ineffective tools and personalities was insightful and a good reference to look back on when trying to implement change within your organization. My only negative feedback is that the information seemed sometimes repetitive, but that could have been my own experience and foundation of knowledge on the subject. The book flows from one topic to the next easily, uses adequate scenarios and experiences the author has to make understanding of the concepts easy. If one is looking for a book that will help them both understand. Holy crap I was laid off about 3 months ago and I'm frantically trying to improve my knowledge and skills to get the job I want rather than the job I've had. So I'm reading tons of books on leadership, employee engagement, and change. This book was not only informative, but the last couple chapters were down-right inspirational!The book goes in-depth into the 8 steps of successful large scale change initiatives and breaks down each step well. It's written well with lots of entertaining stories used to illustrate concepts. I took tons of notes and plan on borrowing quotes liberally to make myself look smarter.Very happy to have read this book and
"A higher rate of urgency does not imply everpresent panic, anxiety, or fear. From Publishers Weekly Harvard Business School professor Kotter (A Force for Change) breaks from the mold of M.B.A. He aptly concludes with an emphasis on lifelong learning. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. 60,000 first printing; $100,000 ad/promo; dual main selection of the Newbridge Book Club Executive Program; 20-city radio satellite tour. In this excellent business manual, Kotter emphasizes a comprehensive eight-step framework that can be followed by executives at all levels. Kotter advises those who would implement change to foster a sense of urgency within the organization. . It means a state in which complacency is virtually absent." Twenty-first century business change must ove