Summary
In today's increasingly competitive global market place, organizations that do not regularly undertake successful change initiatives will find it difficult, if not impossible, to continue to be successful long term. That is generally because of a negative impact in a number of areas such as:[29]
- Reduced productivity due to reduce employee engagement
- Negative gossip
- Lack of trust between employees and leadership, and
- The potential for the organization to lose top talent.
This book explains how to develop a continuous improvement culture of change that will be perceived by employees as a valuable opportunity instead of something negative to worry about and resist. It outlines a strategic project management approach for ensuring successful implementation and desired results, and includes mini case studies, tips, and practical examples.[30]
Thus, upon finishing this book, the reader will have a better understanding of the value of careful preparation and planning for organizational change, and the need for ensuring engagement of impacted stakeholders and others affected by significant change initiatives. He or she will also have increased confidence and comfort in leading or participating in such initiatives from the simple to the most complex.[31]
On a personal note, we sincerely hope that Gina Abudi will be encouraged to write a parallel book on the same topic, Implementing Positive Organizational Change, but focused on the public sector. That's because in many cases that sector desperately needs it, but is driven by an entirely different set of goals and consequent type of culture.
R. Max Wideman
Fellow, PMI
29. Ibid, p306-7
30. Ibid, abstracted from the back cover.
31. Ibid, Preface p ix
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