Change Lessons From the Ceo - Real People, Real Change

"5 stars: Exceptional, a must read for any manager or leader" - Sarah Stocks - Chartered Management Institute (CMI) "This book is a highly effective, meaningful and user-friendly guide for anyone trying to manage change in a modern organisation today" - inManagement magazine"If you are looking for a book to give you some hints and tips as to how to manage change better, this will be able to do this. [...] There are some great insights for anyone who is responsible for leading change" - Kyomi Wade - Dialogue ReviewReal stories from real CEOs on implementing successful change initiatives in any organizationChange is difficult. In large organizations with established cultures, managing change can be one of the biggest challenges for business leaders and managers. Using a wealth of real stories from real CEOs on how they managed major change initiatives--and the lessons they learned along the way--Change Lessons from a CEO gives professionals and business students powerful and effective guidance on successfully managing change initiatives in any organization. The book's uniquely flexible approach lets readers build their own models for change based on their unique organizational structure, culture, and situation. Throughout, the book emphasizes the importance of authenticity in the change leader's role and how to manifest that authenticity throughout a change initiative. With examples and case studies from multinational corporations, non-governmental organizations, and small and medium-size businesses, this book is a valuable tool for leaders of any organization of any size.* Offers real-world insight from CEOs and leaders* Ideal for CEOs, managers, leaders of non-profit organizations, consultants, and students in business programs* Includes case studies and first-hand accounts of successful change initiatives in a wide range of businesses and organizations of all sizesChange is inevitable. Managing change initiatives successfully can be the difference between organizations and teams that thrive and those that come apart at the seams. For business leaders and students, this book offers practical and proven guidance for doing change right.

Sommario

Preface xiAcknowledgements xvCHAPTER 1: Your Journey to Leading Change Authentically 1Chapter at a Glance 1Beginning Cases: Preparation 2Chapter Introduction 4What is Authentic Leadership and What is it Not? 5Becoming Authentic 9Leading Change Authentically 26Chapter Summary 29CHAPTER 2: Change Readiness: Are You Ready for Leading Change? 33Chapter at a Glance 33Beginning Cases: Preparation 34Chapter Introduction 36Mental Models 36The Dark Side of Leadership: Narcissism 41Mental Toughness: Don't Give Up 49Less Ego, More Humility 53Resuscitate Your Passion for Life and Work 56Chapter Summary 58CHAPTER 3: Leading Change: Winning Hearts and Minds 63Chapter at a Glance 63Beginning Cases: Preparation 63Chapter Introduction 66Framing the Change 69Shaping Behaviour 79Creating Capacity for Change 92Chapter Summary 96CHAPTER 4: Getting Employees Ready for Change 101Chapter at a Glance 101Beginning Cases: Preparation 102Chapter Introduction 104Understanding Readiness for Change 105Variables Influencing Reactions Towards Change 109Creating Change Readiness: Leadership Behaviours 121Rethinking Resistance to Change 124Managing Resistance 129Chapter Summary 130CHAPTER 5: Understanding How People Change 135Chapter at a Glance 135Beginning Cases: Preparation 135Chapter Introduction 137Understanding Individual Level Change 138The Nature of Habits 138Stages of Change 139Endings and New Beginnings 145The Experience of Change 148Principles of Individual Level Change 154The Relationship Between Individual Level and OrganizationalLevel Change 155Chapter Summary 157CHAPTER 6: Coaching For Change Success 161Chapter at a Glance 161Beginning Cases: Preparation 161Chapter Introduction 163What is Coaching and What it is Not 164Principles to Keep in Mind When Coaching Adults 166Implications of Using Adult Learning Principles for Coaching 168Skills Needed to Coach 170The Coaching Process 174Critical Success Factors for Using Coaching During a ChangeProgramme 185Chapter Summary 186CHAPTER 7: Change Politics and Change Levers 189Chapter at a Glance 189Beginning Cases: Preparation 189Chapter Introduction 191Power and Politics 192Change Management Practices Revisited: Designing Your Own Change Strategy 202Understanding Change Levers 207Chapter Summary 214Conclusions 217Index 229

Riassunto

" 5 stars: Exceptional, a must read for any manager or leader " - Sarah Stocks - Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Real stories from real CEOs on implementing successful change initiatives in any organization Change is difficult.

Testo aggiuntivo

"5 stars: Exceptional, a "must read" for any manager or leader" (Chartered Management Institute, March 2014)

"...this book is a highly effective, meaningful and user-friendly guide for anyone trying to manage change in a modern organisation today." (inManagement, Spring 2014)

Relazione

"5 stars: Exceptional, a "must read" for any manager or leader" (Chartered Management Institute, March 2014)"...this book is a highly effective, meaningful and user-friendly guide for anyone trying to manage change in a modern organisation today." (inManagement, Spring 2014)

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Johan Coetsee, John Coetsee, Patrick Flood, Patrick C Flood, Patrick C. Flood, Patrick C. Coetsee Flood, Patrick C. Flood
• Editore: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 18.10.2013
• EAN: 9781119943143
• ISBN: 978-1-119-94314-3
• Pagine: 256
• Categoria: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Economia > Management