The Theory and Practice of Change Management

The Theory and Practice of Change Management is a clear and comprehensive guide to planning and implementing organizational change.

This best selling text is structured around an easy-to-use conceptual map, providing an intelligible and logical introduction to the subject. Each chapter employs exercises and case studies to help you translate change management theory into practical action. At key stages in the text, innovative change tools put you in the position of a manager tasked with implementing carefully considered change.

To strengthen your grasp of theory, research reports illustrate how the growing body of research-based evidence complements, and in some cases challenges, hands-on expertise. The Theory and Practice of Change Management is a 'must have' book for all those who want to improve their understanding of change management.

Key benefits:

Develop your investigative and diagnostic skills so that you will be more effective in assessing what is going on in organizations

Extend your ability to manage issues arising from internally planned and externally imposed organizational changes

Improve your awareness of how people can facilitate or resist change and extend your ability to manage people in the context of change.

The Theory and Practice of Change Management is an essential resource for undergraduate, MBA and Masters students of change management.