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A new lean and agile model for more effective change management
Rapid Organizational Change gets right to the heart of the change initiative problem, and offers a time- and money-saving solution. The fact that so many change initiatives fail or underperform can be traced back to one major issue: pace. While most change management models stress the importance of timeliness, they remain bound to an organization-wide approach to execution.. By targeting change efforts at specific mid-level layers of management, this book helps you achieve the desired outcome more efficiently while saving time, effort and money. Full of practical advice and real-world examples, this book is your action guide to making change happen in a meaningful way. You'll learn how to continually develop great leadership at the institutional level, and gain real, actionable guidance on putting more women in management positions to help you grab that competitive advantage.
Today's disruptive technologies and macro-economic patterns have elevated organizational agility to the rank of survival skill. Change is a constant in business, but it's now coming faster than ever; this book gives you the strategies you need to keep from being left behind.
* Target mid-level managers for faster change
* Institute perpetual leadership development outside of HR
* Correct gender inequality in management positions
* Utilize your best resources to gain competitive advantage
Most change management models have the same inherent problem: by the time new processes and strategies trickle down to every manager and staff member, the opportunity has passed and the change can no longer be effective for its intended purpose. Rapid Organizational Change lays out a new shortcut to help your organization stay out in front.
List of contents
Preface vii
Acknowledgments ix
About the Author xi
CHAPTER 1 The Refraction Layer 1
CHAPTER 2 The Myth of Uniqueness 15
CHAPTER 3 Growth-Oriented Thinking - The Key to Anti-Refraction 33
CHAPTER 4 The Zen of Hiring 49
CHAPTER 5 Breaking the Iron Rice Bowl 65
CHAPTER 6 From Process-Driven Thinking to Thinking-Driven Process 85
CHAPTER 7 Eliminating Performance Gaps 103
CHAPTER 8 They Got It Wrong! It's NOT a Marathon, but Lots of Sprints! 125
CHAPTER 9 Perpetual Leadership Bench 145
Index 157
About the author
Dr Steven Jeffrey Bleistein is the founder and CEO of Relansa Inc and is one of those rare international experts who bridges Western and Japanese business thinking. Fluent in Japanese and French, Steve has attracted clients from businesses such as Lenovo Japan, Reckitt Benckiser, Nikkol Chemicals, NTT Data Group and Mitsubishi Bank. Working with leaders and their teams, Steve helps both Japanese and international companies create their own new realities. Prior to Relansa, Steve represented the Balanced Scorecard Institute in Japan. Steve serves as Vice Chair of the Independent Business Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan, where he takes an active role in supporting entrepreneurial and leadership capabilities inside Japanese companies. He runs the popular "Conversation With" luncheon series where he leads an on-stage conversation with a local business leader guest. In addition, Steve serves on the board of Tsukuba International School, supporting the school's leadership on the path toward full International Baccalaureate certification. Prior to returning to Japan in 2009, Steve drove innovation on a multi-million dollar project at Australia's premier government IT innovation think-tank NICTA, forging collaborative relationships with Japanese IT giants. In addition, Steve assisted Japan's Cabinet Office on issues related to e-government strategy, and organized joint meetings between Japanese Government and Australian Commonwealth officials.
Summary
A new lean and agile model for more effective change management Rapid Organizational Change gets right to the heart of the change initiative problem, and offers a time- and money-saving solution. The fact that so many change initiatives fail or underperform can be traced back to one major issue: pace.
