Chapter 1
Laying a Foundation for Change
In This Chapter
Comprehending the cycle of change in business
Recognizing change early in the game
Evaluating your company's readiness for change
Defining and modeling the change that needs to happen
Preparing to lead and to fulfill specific roles
Working within your organization's structure
Whether your company is changing technology to increase performance, merging with another organization to gain a competitive advantage, or facing strong economic pressures that are forcing things to be different, change is one of the few constants in business. Change can come from all directions and be driven by multiple reasons, but the core building block of successful change is always the same: Successful change means creating a strategy that links the people, the process, and the technology to create a better future state.
And although the motivation ...
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