Managing Change Successfully
Using Theory and Experience
to Implement Change
Allan Williams, Sally
Woodward and Paul Dobson
Managing Change Successfully
advocates an active approach to learning and builds on our knowledge of how adults learn.
This practical book will increase your understanding of how to gain the co-operation of
others in implementing change, and how to help yourself and others cope with the stress of
change.
Central to the learning
process is the development of visual representations of the mental models that influence
our thinking. This book encourages you to review and modify your models and assumptions in
the light of interactions with fellow managers and the practical knowledge derived from
influential theories.
The book is divided into
three sections:
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An introduction to the learning approach and tools
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15 case histories recounted by managers involved in implementing change in diverse
settings• Learning to use the experiences embedded in the cases, ones own experiences
and theories in the literature, to develop effective leadership skills in implementing
change.
- This
book is an essential aid to improving your ability to Implement change successfully It is
especially suitable for managers attending postgraduate programmes that include manging
change.
355 pages