Changing the Essence: The Art of Creating and Leading Fundamental Change in Organizations
(Jossey-Bass Management Series)

by Richard Beckhard, Wendy Pritchard

1st Ed.
Hardcover, 105 pages
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Published by Jossey-Bass Pub
Publication date: April 1,1992
Dimensions (in inches): 9.32 x 6.28 x .72
ISBN: 1555424120

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Synopsis:
Rapidly changing conditions in today's business environment have made unprecedented demands on organization leaders--often requiring radical rethinking of purpose and priorities, visions of the future, and the very structure and function of the organization itself. Using illustrative examples of CEOs who have successfully responded to these demands, the authors reveal the strategies and leadership behaviors required to manage and integrate this kind of fundamental change. Contents: 1. Choosing the Fundamental Change Strategy; 2. Creating a Learning Organization; 3. Leading a Vision-Driven Change Effort; 4. Focusing the Effort; 5. Resolving the Leader's Personal Dilemmas; 6. Aligning the Organization; 7. Leading the Transition.

Table of Contents

Preface

The Authors

1. Choosing the Fundamental Change Strategy

2. Creating a Learning Organization: Balanced Rewards for Results and Improvement

3. Leading a Vision-Driven Change Effort: A Commitment to the Future

4. Focusing the Effort: Crucial Themes That Drive Change

5. Resolving the Leader's Personal Dilemmas: Style and Behavior

6. Aligning the Organization: Integration of Roles, Systems, and Rewards

7. Leading the Transition: Strategies for Process, Commitment, and Communication

8. Epilogue: Visionary Leaders and Transformed Organizations

References

Suggestions for Further Reading

Index

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