Change is often viewed as a painful exercise. But we all know that change is inevitable. The companies that harness positive change win and so do their people. Much has been theorized about change, but this collection will give you personal stories and practical advice from business leaders who have successfully embraced transformation.
Change Today
Change Is Good – David Brandon, Domino's Pizza
Don’t Let Bureaucracy Block Change – Laura Tyson, The Clinton Administration
Change: Make It Happen – Lord Colin Sharman, Aegis Group
Navigating Massive Change – Jeffrey Hayzlett, Eastman Kodak Company
Change Is Simple – James Strachan, Audit Commission, UK
Creating A Change Culture – Mick Desmond, ITV Broadcasting
The Five Stages Of A Turnaround – Ken Freeman, KKR
Don’t Delay Change – Peter Birch, Land Securities Group
Change Today, Not Tomorrow – John Whybrow, Wolseley
Changing You
Know When To Fold Your Hand – Mel Lagomasino, JPMorgan Private Bank
Make Painful Changes In Good Times, Not Bad – David Brandon, Domino's Pizza
Change Fatigue – Sir Gerry Robinson, Allied Domecq
Believe In The Power Of One – Marilyn Carlson Nelson, Carlson Companies
Leading People Through Change – Amy Butte, MF Group
Implement Change Quickly When Taking On A New Role – Sir George Cox, Institute of Directors
Investing In Culture Change – John Roberts, United Utilities
Finding Solutions For A Successful Turnaround – Paul Anderson, Spectra Energy
Change Comes Through Consistent Communication – Sir Nick Scheele, Ford Motor Company
Changing Others
Winning Teams Must Change – Dawn Airey, ITV
Driving Change – Dame Barbara Stocking, Oxfam GB
Avoid Uncertainty – John Roberts, United Utilities
You Must Adapt To Change – William Harrison, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Quick Change – Professor Robert Sutton, Stanford University
Overcoming Change Resistors – Edward Lawler, Marshall School of Business, University Of Southern California
Dealing With Opposition To Culture Change – John Roberts, United Utilities
Merging Top Teams – Sir George Bull, Diageo
Changing Your Business
Monitor Your Business Environment And Anticipate Change – Paul Skinner, Shell Oil Products Company LLC
Re-inventing An Organization – Maurice Levy, Publicis Groupe
Balancing Strong Behaviors And Strong Results – Ken Freeman, KKR
Business Model Reinvention – Manoj Kohli, Bharti Airtel Limited
The Art Of The Turnaround – Sir Gerry Robinson, Allied Domecq
Integrating Global Business At A Local Level – E. Neville Isdell, The Coca-Cola Company
Involving Customers In The Change Process – Ken Freeman, KKR
Repositioning An Organization – Stephen Tindale, Greenpeace UK
Switching From A Hybrid To A Hunter Farmer Model – Colleen Honan, OneSource Information Services, Inc.