Change Lessons from the CEO: Real People, Real Change

Real stories from real CEOs on implementing successful change initiatives in any organisation Change is difficult. In large organisations with established cultures, managing change can be one of the biggest challenges for business leaders and managers. Using a wealth of real stories from real CEOs on how they managed major change initiatives--and the lessons they learned along the way--Change Lessons from a CEO gives professionals and business students powerful and effective guidance on successfully managing change initiatives in any organisation. The book's uniquely flexible approach lets readers build their own models for change based on their unique organisational structure, culture, and situation. Throughout, the book emphasizes the importance of authenticity in the change leader's role and how to manifest that authenticity throughout a change initiative. With examples and case studies from multinational corporations, non-governmental organisations, and small and medium-size businesses, this book is a valuable tool for leaders of any organisation of any size. Offers real-world insight from CEOs and leaders Ideal for CEOs, managers, leaders of non-profit organisations, consultants, and students in business programs Includes case studies and first-hand accounts of successful change initiatives in a wide range of businesses and organisations of all sizes Change is inevitable. Managing change initiatives successfully can be the difference between organisations and teams that thrive and those that come apart at the seams. For business leaders and students, this book offers practical and proven guidance for doing change right.