The Change Handbook: Group Methods for Shaping the Future
- Book Review,
by Tom Devane (Editor), Peggy Holman (Editor)
Margaret J. Wheatley, author,Leadership and the New Science co-author, A Simpler Way
"An invaluable guide to the most promising change work being done in organizations today. This book is a genuine gift to all those seeking to create workplaces that truly welcome people's commitment and creativity."
Peter Block, author, Flawless Consulting and Stewardship
"This book is about a great ideas written from the experience of great people. The methods lovingly detailed in the book are for those who want to change the world 60 to 600 people at a time. The practical techniques are based on an optimistic, affectionate view of human nature and a faith in the capacity that resides in each citizen. The authors are radical in that they believe in democracy, they know that the answer that we seek outside really resides within, and they each have given their lives to perfect the strategies that they describe. Reading this book will place you in great company, regardless of where you sit in the grand scheme of things. If organization and community change is what you care about, and hope is what you long for, this book offers a doable path to both. It is a good book, nicely edited, delivered in bites that you can swallow."
Tom White, Senior Executive Vice President - Market Operations GTE Corporation
"Lots of change management books tell you how things work in theory. This one also shows how the culture change process at GTE and other companies worked in practice. It's a good resource for any leader looking for both ideas and proven results."
Susan Mersereau Vice President, Organization Effectiveness Weyerhaeuser Company
"In a world where change is the norm, where the effectiveness of organizations is a competitive advantage, and where we have more change methodologies available than most people could absorb in a lifetime, this book has identified how to match the best approach to the situation. While providing structured guidelines for organizational improvement, the authors acknowledge and celebrate the power of creativity and engaged people to provide the energy needed for successful change."
Book Description
When people in an organization or community get together and work for change, the result can be powerful. But managing group dynamics is often difficult. This unique guide showcases 18 tried-and-true methods for facilitating change in a group situation, each explained by an expert who developed or elaborated the method. The book explains what each method is rather than how to do it, with extensive suggestions for further reading.
Book Info
Describes change methods that are based on two powerful foundation assumptions: high involvement and a systemic approach to improvement. These methods are designed to help you initiate sustainable improvements in your organization or community. Softcover. DLC: Organizational change.
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