ABSTRACT

One of the most important skills of successful managers is dealing with change. 'Managing Change Effectively' combines philosophical insights with practical applications to help managers effectively incorporate change with the least disruption.

'Managing Change Effectively' details specific approaches and methods for making change decisions and getting changes accepted. From communication to participation, Kirkpatrick shows managers and executives how to make change their ally. Packed with examples that illustrate the principles and procedures for implementing new ideas, policies and strategies for almost any type of organization, this text is a valuable resource for managers at all levels, especially those in training and human resources.

part |30 pages

Approaches to Managing Change

chapter |8 pages

The Changes Managers Face

chapter |9 pages

The Manager's Role

chapter |11 pages

Why People Resist or Welcome Change

part |62 pages

Methods for Managing Change

chapter |9 pages

A Step-by-Step Change Model

chapter |5 pages

Empathy

The First Key to Successful Change

chapter |13 pages

Communication

The Second Key to Successful Change

chapter |17 pages

Participation

TheThird Key to SuccessfulChange

chapter |16 pages

Applying the Three Keys

part |91 pages

Case Examples Successful of Change

chapter |12 pages

Moving into a New Managerial Job

chapter |7 pages

Establishing Variable Work Hours

chapter |6 pages

Reorganizing the Sales Force

chapter |5 pages

Instituting New Training Programs

part |4 pages

Posttest

part |7 pages

Answers to Pretest and Posttest