ISBN:
1118469291
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (PDF, 3418 KB, 344 S.)
Edition:
1. Aufl.
Parallel Title:
Print version Cultural Change and Leadership in Organizations : A Practical Guide to Successful Organizational Change
DDC:
302.35
Keywords:
Organizational culture
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Electronic books
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Electronic books
Abstract:
Cultural Change and Leadership in Organizationsdiscusses ways in which organizations are able to implement successful strategic change; inspirational and conceptual material is combined with practical examples and concrete interventions for planning and implementing cultural change within organizations.Cultural Change and Leadership in Organizationsis targeted toward professionals, including organizational psychologists, consultants, senior managers, and human resources professionals, as well as advanced-level business school courses.
Abstract:
Cultural Change and Leadership in Organizations discusses ways in which organizations are able to implement successful strategic change; inspirational and conceptual material is combined with practical examples and concrete interventions for planning and implementing cultural change within organizations.Cultural Change and Leadership in Organizations is targeted toward professionals, including organizational psychologists, consultants, senior managers, and human resources professionals, as well as advanced-level business school courses
Description / Table of Contents:
Cultural Change and Leadership in Organizations: A Practical Guide to Successful Organizational Change; Copyright; Contents; About the Author; Preface; Introduction; Stories and Inspirations to Guide Cultural Changes; Cultural Change is About Identity More than About Behavioural Change; Cultural Change Needs Deliberate Change Strategies and Ongoing Strategic Conversations; Leaders in Cultural Change Set an Example and Create Meaning; Choosing Meaningful and Interactive Interventions for Cultural Change; Specific Trajectories for Cultural Change in Organizations
Description / Table of Contents:
Successful Cultural Change and LeadershipFurther Exploration; Part 1 Cultural Change in Organizations; Introduction; Essence of this Part; Structure of this Part; 1 Perspectives on Organizational Cultures; Developments in Thinking about Organizational Cultures; Culture as the Identity of the Organization; Culture as a Source of Conflict and Renewal; Culture as a Learning Process; Culture and Customer Value Creation; Culture and Business Idea; Notes and References; 2 Reasons for Strategic and Cultural Change; Surviving Crisis Situations; Strengthening Legitimate Position
Description / Table of Contents:
International ExpansionQualifying for the Future; Reinventing Business Propositions; Appreciating and Valuing Variety; Breakthrough Innovation; Maximizing Customer Value; Reasons for Cultural Change: An Overview; Notes and References; 3 Conclusions of Cultural Change in Organizations; Do not Dare to Call it Cultural Change; Knowing your Meaning and Business Idea; Playing with Urgency and Ambition; Innovation and Expansion as Impulses for Strategic Renewal; Deep Change; Reinventing Business Propositions; Balancing Between Identity and Innovation; Change Starts with Standstill
Description / Table of Contents:
Discussing the Undiscussable and Playing with DifferencesTrajectories for Cultural Change in Organizations; Part 2 Strategies for Cultural Change; Introduction; Essence of this Part; Structure of this Part; 4 Generating Energy for Change; Using Crisis as a Driver of Change; Creating a Sense of Urgency; Articulating Problems; Expressing Humiliation and Shame; Note and Reference; 5 Envisioning; Building Common Ground; Clarifying Ambitions; Articulating Mission Statements; Expressing Levels of Change; Note and Reference; 6 Creating Commitment; Being There; Bridging Gaps and Distances
Description / Table of Contents:
Building Leading CoalitionsOrganizing Involvement; 7 Focusing on Clients; Realizing Customer Value; Redesigning Business Processes; Achieving Horizontal Synergy; Note and Reference; 8 Combining Upwards and Downwards Initiatives; Generating Creativity for Renewal; Using Power to Force Change; Changing Players and Roles; 9 Playing with Time, Space and Rhythm; Playing with Time and Rhythm; Reflecting and Learning; Creating Peace and Quiet; Offering Guidance and Space; Notes and References; 10 Conclusions on Strategies for Cultural Change; Basic Principles for Cultural Change
Description / Table of Contents:
No Single Best Way of Changing an Organizational Culture
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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