- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Kogan Page (29 Jan 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0749440872
- ISBN-13: 978-0749440879
- Product Dimensions: 1.9 x 18.4 x 24.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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—IOD Hertfordshire Magazine, Spring 2005
"All told, an impressively practical book that will help managers who are looking for ideas rather than instruction."
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"This book is a great resource for managers thrown into the midst of change, who need to gain understanding of what happens when you try to make significant changes in a business, and how best to manage people through it." Andy Newall, Organizational Effectiveness Director, Allied Domecq plc "Helps leaders and managers in organizations to make sense of change management, providing insights into different frameworks and describing ways of approaching change at an individual, team, and organizational level." Journal of Economic Literature "Aimed at any organization that needs to understand why change happens, how it happens and what needs to be done to make a change a welcome, rather than an unwelcome, visitor." Managing Risk "It offers considered insights into the many frameworks, models and ways of approaching change and helps the reader to apply the right approach to each unique situation." Management Services "This is a book that lives up to its title...it really does provide a toolkit to make sense of change." Richard McBain, Director of Studies Distance Learning MBA, Henley Management College "All told, an impressively practical book that will help managers who are looking for ideas rather than instruction." IOD Hertfordshire Magazine "Offers insights into different frameworks and ways of approaching change at an individual, team and organizational level." Emerald Journal 'This impressive book on change is an essential read for any professional manager who is serious about getting to grips with the important issues of making change happen.' Dr Jeff Watkins, MSc Course Director, University of Bristol 'There has long been a need for a readable, practical but theoretically underpinned book on change which recognizes a multiplicity of perspectives. I thoroughly recommend it.' Professor Colin Carnall, Associate Dean, Executive Programme, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick 'I'll definitely be placing copies on a couple of desks at White City...' Nicky Campbell, Presenter, Radio Five Live and BBC1's Watchdog
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have just read this book and have found it useful as a refresher when thinking about a number of models and frameworks. It is helping me to analyse and critique some of the coaching work that I am involved in at present and is a great support. Also, as a supervisor of other coaches I have recommended it to a number of clients who have liked the clear layout and the case studies.
As we are all living with change everyday I think this is an extremely helpful book to have close by when trying to make sense of what is happening either in the work place or our personal lives.
As we are all living with change everyday I think this is an extremely helpful book to have close by when trying to make sense of what is happening either in the work place or our personal lives.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I think this text is a fine attempt at bringing together a huge subject area in a readable format. The mix of theory from many parts of management thinking and discussion on application make it more than just an academic text book. Change is hard to implement, but sound theory well applied will be successful in most cases. This text provides a great grounding in both. Recommended for thoughtful change managers, not the ones who shoot first and aim later.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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There are many ways to describe what change is all about. This book by practising consultants has a leadership focus. It divides change into four target objects: individuals, teams, groups, organisations and leaders. The first half of the book explains some theory with models and the second half illustrates the value of the new knowledge with generic change scenarios.
Some the material is a little dated but does not detract from the point of the book. The analysis of change frameworks and models is particularly informative with good practical tips and how and when to apply them. If you aspire to be a change agent as a consultant or manager, see the chapter on Leading Change which is an excellent primary of leadership roles, styles and competencies. Readers will find the summary pages and checklists valuable in planning transformational change when chaos reigns and the key to success is managing people, teams and organisation all at the same time.
Some the material is a little dated but does not detract from the point of the book. The analysis of change frameworks and models is particularly informative with good practical tips and how and when to apply them. If you aspire to be a change agent as a consultant or manager, see the chapter on Leading Change which is an excellent primary of leadership roles, styles and competencies. Readers will find the summary pages and checklists valuable in planning transformational change when chaos reigns and the key to success is managing people, teams and organisation all at the same time.
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Fantastic reference guide to keep on your desk; not your shelf!
I originally purchased this book, along with a few others, a couple of years ago when I commenced a management course. I only dipped into it then and didn't fully take it on board. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Miss B. Simms
A comprehensive briefing, not an operations manual
Esther Cameron and Mike Green's objective is to help their reader understand "why change happens, how change happens, and what needs to be done to make change a more welcoming... Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2008 by Robert Morris
Spot on for what it is trying to be
As one would hope from authors writing about change management, this book is well thought out and executed. Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2007 by Go Go Dancer
Change leadership focus
There are many ways to describe what change is all about. This book by practising consultants has a leadership focus. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2006 by Martin Moore
Great for College; Useless for the real world!
There was enough content in this book to prevent me from going through the hassle of sending it back to Amazon - but only just. Read more
Published on 26 July 2004
Making Sense of Change Management
This book is a really thorough review which does exactly what it says on the cover - makes sense of what can be a very confusing and vast subject. Read more
Published on 22 Jun 2004 by Grahame Cox
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This book is a great read for anyone who wants to learn more about how to manage change effectively within organisations. Read more
Published on 19 April 2004 by Michele Pitts, Evolve Executive Coaching & Marketing
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