Managing Change Effectively
Approaches, Methods, and Case Examples
1st Edition
Published on 27. June 2001
Book
Hardback
212 pages
978-0-87719-383-8 (ISBN)
Description
One of the most important skills of successful managers is dealing with change. 'Managing Change Effectively' combines philosophical insights with practical applications to help managers effectively incorporate change with the least disruption.
'Managing Change Effectively' details specific approaches and methods for making change decisions and getting changes accepted. From communication to participation, Kirkpatrick shows managers and executives how to make change their ally. Packed with examples that illustrate the principles and procedures for implementing new ideas, policies and strategies for almost any type of organization, this text is a valuable resource for managers at all levels, especially those in training and human resources.
'Managing Change Effectively' details specific approaches and methods for making change decisions and getting changes accepted. From communication to participation, Kirkpatrick shows managers and executives how to make change their ally. Packed with examples that illustrate the principles and procedures for implementing new ideas, policies and strategies for almost any type of organization, this text is a valuable resource for managers at all levels, especially those in training and human resources.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Houston
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional Practice & Development
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
550 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-87719-383-8 (9780877193838)
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Donald L. Kirkpatrick
Managing Change Effectively
E-Book
11/2009
1st Edition
Routledge
€86.99
Available for download
Donald L. Kirkpatrick
Managing Change Effectively
E-Book
11/2009
1st Edition
Routledge
€86.99
Available for download
Person
Donald L. Kirkpatrick
Content
Approaches to managing change - The changes managers face; The manager's role; Why people resist or welcome change; Methods for managing change - A step-by-step change model; Empathy: the first key to successful change; Communication: the second key to successful change; Participation: the third key to successful change; Applying the three keys; Case Examples of successful change - Moving into a new managerial job; Establishing variable work hours; Improving productivity through work design; Successfully implementing quality circles; Getting more productivity from the last hour of work; Gaining acceptance for a new incentive system; Converting from a 'batch' to a 'just-in-time' production process; Reorganizing the sales force; Instituting new training programs.