The Truth About Thriving in Change

By William S. Kane

The Truth About Thriving in Change offers real solutions for the tough challenges faced by every business leader who needs to drive and sustain successful change. You'll discover: which skills you need most, and how to develop them; how to lead change without eroding employee motivation, commitment, and productivity; why you must start fast, and run before you walk; when to persuade, when to educate, and when to use force; how to make the change agenda everyone's agenda, and create the right cultural framework for successful change. This isn't someone's opinion: it's a definitive, evidence-based guide to effective change leadership -- a set of bedrock principles you can rely on throughout your entire management career.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0132354624
• ISBN13: 9780132354622
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: FT Press
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Like having a GPS on your desk!

A must read for those who truly live to make a difference. Bill offers insightful, thought-provoking ideas and practical advice to navigate change in the workplace. It's like having a GPS on your desk (it's on mine now).

The world is always changing - a revolution can occur in a single day

The world is always changing - a revolution can occur in a single day. "The Truth About Thriving in Change" is a guide for those in management who want to survive this spastic environment known as the business world. With tips on changing organizations, maintaining morale, facing when one is wrong, and how to plan for the future, "The Truth About Thriving in Change" states a solid forty-nine proven management techniques. Highly recommended for community library business collections.

Fast, Fun & Spot On

Bill Kane "gets it." This book should be required reading for anyone graduating from B school. Rather than obscure models and lots of HR babble, Bill crisply defines and details 49 compelling truths that echo my 30 years of experience dealing with people and organizational issues. The content is easy to access; the writing is crisp; There is not a ounce of BS in this book.

The Truth About Thriving in Change

Bill Kane shares incredible insight in an informative and easy to read manner. This book will help any individual or organization to work through the incredible challenges we all face when dealing with change. I recommend that any company going through a reorganization consider purchasing a copy for each employee to reference.