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Getting Smart About Change Management

BCG

One industry that has been a huge beneficiary of all this turbulence is the change management industry. Companies in all sectors eagerly seek its services, on the premise that a tailor-made change program will improve the trajectory of their business. Unfortunately, change programs have a remarkably modest record of success.

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Harmony & Rythm in Organizational Development

Harmonious Workplaces

New Beginning, Making Gains: Attitude change and acceptance take hold as people perceive benefits (improved efficiency, new skills, better service) and celebrate successes. References Bittman, B., Stevens, C., Westengard, J., & Umbach, P. Advances in Mind Body Medicine, 19 (3/4), 4–15. Journal of Business Research, Volume 85 (358–364).

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2 Attributes of Great Change Leaders

Organizational Talent Consulting

In an environment of perpetual change, the enemy of great change leadership is good change management. Good change management involves minimizing disruptions, avoiding costly mistakes, and control. In contrast, great change leadership maximizes business speed, efficiency, and innovation. Patterson, K.

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How Future-Proof Are Your Leadership Skills?

Organizational Talent Consulting

Here is a bonus link to an assembled collection of my top five favorite books from thought leaders on change management, coaching, culture, innovation and creativity, leadership style, servant leadership, and strategic planning. 2003) Developing your leadership pipeline Harvard Business Review. References. & Fulmer, R.