Intentional Revolutions: A Seven-Point Strategy for Transforming Organizations - Rilegato

Nevis, Edwin C.; Lancourt, Joan; Vassallo, Helen C.

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ISBN 10: 0787902403 ISBN 13: 9780787902407

Casa editrice: Jossey-Bass Inc Pub, 1996

Riassunto

Let science set the stage

The most valuable ally a change agent could want. Author Edwin Nevis and his coauthors leverage breakthrough behavioral and social science research to arrive at seven surefire methods for investing workers with an all-new mindset. The results: a powerful strategy for influencing behavior, minimizing resistance to change, and sustaining an organization that is continuously adapting and self-renewing. Filled with examples of both successful and failed change efforts -- and with numerous case studies from companies including Motorola and Xerox -- this is one how-to on effecting change you should definitely include in your arsenal.

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Informazioni sull'autore

EDWIN C. NEVIS is one of the nation's leading consultants in the field of organizational management. A twelve-year past president of Cleveland's Gestalt Institute, he is also author of Organizational Consulting: A Gestalt Approach (1987). JOAN LANCOURT is affiliated with Innovation Associates, a division of Arthur D. Little, based in Boston. HELEN C. VASSALLO is the former department head and Harry Stoddard Professor of Management at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Named National Woman of the Year by the American Business Woman's Organization, she currently teaches and consults in the field of organizational management.

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For executives, managers, consultants, and other change agents, Intentional Revolutions offers a powerful seven-point strategy for implementing successful organizational transformations.First redefining resistance as the existence of individual and differing realities, Edwin C. Nevis and his coauthors then integrate behavioral and social science research to present seven methods for changing the way people think, behave, and define their work reality. Applied in an integrated way, this strategy provides a model for influencing behavior, minimizing resistance, and sustaining an organization that is continuously adapting and self-renewing.Filled with examples of both successful and failed change efforts, and numerous case studies from companies including Motorola and Xerox, Intentional Revolutions is a valuable and practical guide.

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The most valuable ally a change agent could want. Author Edwin Nevis and his coauthors leverage breakthrough behavioral and social science research to arrive at seven surefire methods that help people adapt to new work situations. The results: a powerful strategy for influencing behavior, minimizing resistance to change, and sustaining an organization that is continuously adapting and self-renewing. Filled with examples of both successful and failed change efforts -- and with numerous case studies from companies including Motorola and Xerox -- this is one how-to on effecting change you should definitely include in your arsenal.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Jossey-Bass Inc Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 1996
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0787902403
• ISBN 13: 9780787902407
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 287
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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