1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910138961203321

Autore

Coetsee Johan

Titolo

Change lessons from the CEO : real people, real change / / Johan Coetsee, Patrick C. Flood

Pubbl/distr/stampa

San Francisco, CA : , : Jossey-Bass, , 2013

ISBN

1-118-74177-3

1-118-74176-5

1-118-74181-1

Edizione

[1st edition]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (258 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

FloodPatrick C

Disciplina

658.409

Soggetti

Organizational change

Executives

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; About the Authors; Title page; Copyright page; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; CHAPTER 1: Your Journey to Leading Change Authentically; Chapter at a Glance; Beginning Cases: Preparation; Chapter Introduction; What is Authentic Leadership and What is it Not?; Becoming Authentic; Understanding and making sense of the past; Being self-aware; Understanding your values; Understanding and accepting who you are; Strategies for becoming more authentic; Leading Change Authentically; Chapter Summary; References; CHAPTER 2: Change Readiness: Are You Ready for Leading Change?

Chapter at a GlanceBeginning Cases: Preparation; Chapter Introduction; Mental Models; The Dark Side of Leadership: Narcissism; Mental Toughness: Don't Give Up; Less Ego, More Humility; Resuscitate Your Passion for Life and Work; Chapter Summary; References; CHAPTER 3: Leading Change: Winning Hearts and Minds; Chapter at a Glance; Beginning Cases: Preparation; Chapter Introduction; Framing the Change; Sense-making; Setting direction; Strategic reflection; Shaping Behaviour; Leadership in action; Communication and creating a need for change; Creating Capacity for Change

Get the right people on-boardChapter Summary; References; CHAPTER 4: Getting Employees Ready for Change; Chapter at a Glance; Beginning



Cases: Preparation; Chapter Introduction; Understanding Readiness for Change; Variables Influencing Reactions Towards Change; Individual differences; Context; Change process; Change content; Creating Change Readiness: Leadership Behaviours; Rethinking Resistance to Change; Managing Resistance; Chapter Summary; References; CHAPTER 5: Understanding How People Change; Chapter at a Glance; Beginning Cases: Preparation; Chapter Introduction

Understanding Individual Level ChangeThe Nature of Habits; Stages of Change; Endings and New Beginnings; The Experience of Change; Principles of Individual Level Change; The Relationship Between Individual Level and Organizational Level Change; Chapter Summary; References; CHAPTER 6: Coaching for Change Success; Chapter at a Glance; Beginning Cases: Preparation; Chapter Introduction; What is Coaching and What it is Not; Principles to Keep in Mind When Coaching Adults; Implications of Using Adult Learning Principles for Coaching; Skills Needed to Coach; The Coaching Process

Critical Success Factors for Using Coaching During a Change ProgrammeChapter Summary; References; CHAPTER 7: Change Politics and Change Levers; Chapter at a Glance; Beginning Cases: Preparation; Chapter Introduction; Power and Politics; Change Management Practices Revisited: Designing Your Own Change Strategy; Understanding Change Levers; Chapter Summary; References; Conclusions; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Real stories from real CEOs on implementing successful change initiatives in any organization Change is difficult. In large organizations with established cultures, managing change can be one of the biggest challenges for business leaders and managers. Using a wealth of real stories from real CEOs on how they managed major change initiatives-and the lessons they learned along the way-Change Lessons from a CEO gives professionals and business students powerful and effective guidance on successfully managing change initiatives in any organization. The book's uniquely flexible app



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910785609703321

Titolo

Colonialism and change : essays presented to Lucy Mair / / edited by Maxwell Owusu ; foreword by Meyer Fortes

Pubbl/distr/stampa

The Hague ; ; New York : , : Mouton Publishers, , 1975

©1975

ISBN

3-11-081263-0

Edizione

[First edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (266 pages) : portraits

Collana

Studies in anthropology ; ; 4

Classificazione

ME 6200

Altri autori (Persone)

MairLucy <1901-1986.>

OwusuMaxwell

FortesMeyer

Disciplina

330.9/172/4

Soggetti

Kolonialismus

SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General

Developing countries Colonial influence

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Owusu, M. Comparative politics, history and political anthropology.--Otite, O. Encapsulated political systems.--Gutkind, P. Are the poor politically dangerous?--Vincent, J. Room for manæuvre.--Bond, G. Minor prophets and Yombe cultural dynamics.--Nukunya, G. K. The family and social change.--Brain, J. L. Witchcraft in Africa.--Southall, A. From segmentary lineage to ethnic association.--Aluko, S. A. Rural economic development.