CHAPTER 7

LEADING CHANGE

WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT

  • Why change is necessary
  • Why people are resistant to change
  • How to communicate change
  • The power of quick wins
  • How to sustain change

No-one ever got anywhere by standing still. That is never truer than in the world of business. Any leader will have to deal with change at some point, whether they actively chose to or not, and for most it will be a real test of their leadership skills. The ability to foresee change, to deal with unexpected change, or to bring about fundamental change in an organisation is one of the most highly-regarded skills a leader can have – evidenced by the fact that some of the best-known business leaders in history have been those that have overseen transformation of the organisation ...

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