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Praise for The Truth About Thriving in Change
“Although we know that change is constant, we are always surprised by it. Bill provides a roadmap to successfully navigate corporate change. Being conscientious to follow the ‘Truths’ will enable people to successfully face any organizational challenge.”
Rosina Racioppi, President and Chief Operating Officer, WOMEN Unlimited, Inc.
"A must read for managers, Bill uses language with care, economy, and precision. Managing change is basically about helping people deal with uncertainty. This writing effectively uses a combination of practical experience, common sense, and humor in describing strategies designed to achieve desired results while maintaining morale and enhancing engagement."
Michael Mimnaugh, Vice President, Human Resources, Sony Corporation of America
"Many students are under the impression that a graduate degree will impart all wisdom, but what they fail to recognize is that there is no substitute for experience. What Bill's book does so well is to impart his substantial experience--along with the textbook knowledge--to move you ahead in your career. If you manage people or projects, the wisdom found within each 'Truth' will help keep you on the leading edge of your profession. This is a reference guide that belongs in your library."
Stuart J. Lipper, Senior Director of MBA Programs, Rutgers Business School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Everything you need to know to drive and sustain successful change...what really works!
· The truth about transforming organizations without destroying morale
· The truth about why your way may not be the best way
· The truth about creating a cultural framework for long-term success
This book reveals 49 PROVEN CHANGE MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES and bite-size, easy-to-use techniques that work
This book brings together 49 powerful “truths” about planning, driving, and sustaining organizational change: real solutions for the tough challenges faced by every business leader. You'll discover which skills you need most, and how to develop them...how to lead change without eroding employee motivation, commitment, and productivity...why you must start fast, and "run before you walk"...when to persuade, when to educate, and when to "use force"...how to make the change agenda everyone's agenda...and how to create the right cultural framework for successful change. This isn't "someone's opinion." It's a definitive, evidence-based guide to effective change leadership--a set of bedrock principles you can rely on throughout your entire management career.
Preface ix
Part I The Truth About Staying or Going
Truth 1 Life is 10% of what happens to you and 90% of how you react 1
Truth 2 If your values don’t agree, it’s probably time to flee 5
Truth 3 Service awards aren’t what they used to be 9
Truth 4 Teaching long division doesn’t work on a Blackberry 13
Part II The Truth About What You should Pack
Truth 5 It’s not what you’ve got; it’s what you need 17
Truth 6 To manage change, you must lead change 21
Truth 7 You can’t do without a “can-do” attitude 25
Truth 8 If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything 29
Part III The Truth About those Early Days
Truth 9 Run before you walk 33
Truth 10 Keep your boss your biggest fan 37
Truth 11 There are only three ways to introduce change 41
Truth 12 Build the case: It’s a challenge and an opportunity 45
Truth 13 Teach others how to treat you 49
Part IV The Truth About Planning
Truth 14 If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll get there 53
Truth 15 To realize the future, you must create it 57
Truth 16 Convert aspiration to invitation 61
Truth 17 Having organizational values matters; living then means more 65
Truth 18 Make the change agenda everyone’s agenda 69
Part V The Truth About Communications
Truth 19 We listen with our eyes 73
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