They resist change when they don't understand the changes that are taking place, they see little or no perceived benefit of doing things differently, or they do not feel involved. Which is why employees who will be affected by a transformation must effect the changes. Realizing that anything short of total employee involvement in the change process jeopardizes success, this book emphasizes that it is the responsibility of every employee to act as a change agent. Learn how to go beyond piece meal incremental changes, beyond reengineering, beyond the limited idea of change to encompass a whole systems approach to creating and sustaining a competitive advantage. Through a revolutionary, integrated, employee-oriented leadership philosophy, this book illustrates how to transform an organization by tapping into the full potential of every employee.
Some managers keep careful control of their staff.
Both and neither, according to author James Lucas. He says it is a balance between the two that leads to the most productive and successful organization. Anne McKague Surveying the organizational change of businesses from stiff hierarchies to flat, flexible groups, this book shows managers how to be responsive to change in today's fluid business environment and how to make it work for them. Unleashing the imagination of employees is the key to business success, Smye tells us how to break through the pain and cynicism of the last decade to make this possible. This book provides a pratical approach for getting employees to support change because they believe it's in their best interest.