- Hardcover: 176 pages
- Publisher: Jossey Bass (21 April 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0787988820
- ISBN-13: 978-0787988821
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16.6 x 1.9 cm
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"Fullan′s practical guide is a lucid and encouraging book, likely to appeal to and assist managers at all levels." (Publisher′s Weekly, 03/20/08)
Fullan (Leading in a Culture of Change) argues that the world is too complex for any theory to possess unassailable certainty, and leaders should shy away from relying on a single blueprint for success. Instead, good leaders should use theories of action to guide their decisions, but remain open to new data that may direct further action. Fullan advocates adopting “theories that travel”—practical insights that travel across sectors, geography and culturally diverse situations and point to actions likely to be effective given the circumstances. To help managers navigate change, Fullan shares six secrets designed to help with large–scale reform: “Love Your Employees, “Connect Peers with Purpose,” “Capacity Building Prevails,” “Learning Is the Work,” Transparency Rules” and “Systems Learn,” and provides guidelines for making these secrets work. Although the six secrets are hardly radically new ideas and are presented as a bit of panacea, Fullan’s practical guide is a lucid and encouraging book, likely to appeal to and assist managers at all levels. (May.) (Publishers Weekly, March 17, 2008)
"Fullan’s practical guide is a lucid and encouraging book, likely to appeal to and assist managers at all levels." (Publishers Weekly, March 17, 2008)
“Readable and challenging.” CPO Agenda June 2008
"...fascinating book" (Headteacher Update, November 2008)
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From bestselling author Michael Fullen wisdom for thriving in today′s complex environment
Successful organizations adjust quickly and intelligently to shifts in consumer tastes, political climate, and economic opportunity. How do they do it? The Six Secrets of Change explores essential lessons for business and public sector leaders for thriving in today′s complex environment. Fullen draws on his acclaimed work in bringing about large–scale and substantial change in education reform in both public school systems and universities, as well as engaging in major change initiatives internationally. This book is filled with lessons that are insightful, actionable, and concisely communicable.
"Fullan has an uncanny ability to produce what is needed at the time it is needed. The six secrets are based in theory, grounded in practice, powerful in their relationship to each other, and described in ways that enable deep understanding. It is a refreshing change from the surface lists of leadership and change ideas that all too often permeate education and business literature." Vicki Phillips, director of education, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Includes so–called leadership "secrets" that are decoded to be accessible and useful
- Offers illustrative examples from a variety of businesses, health organizations, and public education systems
- Lays out the six factors to organizational success: collegiality, long–range plans allow for the unknown, nurture employees, learning, leadership at all levels, and positive pressure must be inescapable
- Michael Fullen is the author of the acclaimed best–seller Leading in a Culture of Change
Fullan convinces us that a leader who attends to all six key factors will have an organization that is constantly learning, growing, and thriving.
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Fullan finds the secrets
2 May 2008
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Michael Fullan has been working to discover change secrets for years allowing him to amass an extensive data base on the subject. His depth of understanding provides a unique view for the change agent of today. An intriguing aspect of the book is how Fullan goes beyond the work of Collins book Good to Great. If you are a fan of G2G you will appreciate the Six Secrets and how it moves change to the next level. This book will give you ideas to contemplate.
6 Secrets of change
15 Mar 2012
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This book is very timely with valuable information for all future leaders. My graduate students loved it and have already reported they referenced it in their interviews and in their leadership positions.
Six Secrets of Change
27 Dec 2011
Format:Paperback
Up until this point, most of Fullan's writing has been about school and district reform. This book breaks the mold and looks at organizations--and what great organizations do differently to sustain great results over time. The book is full of references, and one of the books quoted often is, Firms of Endearment. This book is apparently the next Good to Great and highlights businesses that outperformed the companies featured in Collin's seminal work.
Due to Fullan's deep experiences and backgrounds working in schools, the secrets he shares can easily be applied to schools, and there are many school stories throughout it's pages. I won't keep you in suspense any more, the Six Secrets are as follows:
1. Love Your Employees
2. Connect Peers with Purpose
3. Capacity Building Prevails
4. Learning is the Work
5. Transparency Rules
6. Systems Learn
This is a book every superintendent should read. It will help you to take the long view toward school and district improvement and give you plenty of fresh ideas about how to make your organization the best it can be.
Due to Fullan's deep experiences and backgrounds working in schools, the secrets he shares can easily be applied to schools, and there are many school stories throughout it's pages. I won't keep you in suspense any more, the Six Secrets are as follows:
1. Love Your Employees
2. Connect Peers with Purpose
3. Capacity Building Prevails
4. Learning is the Work
5. Transparency Rules
6. Systems Learn
This is a book every superintendent should read. It will help you to take the long view toward school and district improvement and give you plenty of fresh ideas about how to make your organization the best it can be.
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