Charting Change: A Visual Toolkit for Making Change Stick

Executives are under pressure to deliver increasing profits and technology advances at an increasing rate, so leaders must hard-wire their organizations to be mindful of costs while simultaneously becoming more flexible and faster at planning and executing change programs. Charting Change provides a set of visual tools to help leaders build a coherent approach to change, identify the things that will help make the effort successful, and overcome resistance to change. This second edition features new topics such as architecting for change, overcoming resistance to change, and systems thinking, as well as new visual tools such as the Organizational Agility Framework.

Format: Hardback
Length: 287 pages
Publication date: 18 November 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

Executives face mounting pressure to consistently deliver escalating profits, particularly in the face of rapid technological advancements. Operating within a high-stakes environment, leaders must proactively equip their organizations to strike a delicate balance between cost management and the need for flexibility and swiftness in planning and executing change programs mandated by innovation and evolving customer demands. The companies that excel in innovation and maintain their dominant position in their respective industries share a common trait: their ability to learn rapidly and effectively manage change.

Charting Change offers a comprehensive set of visual tools designed to assist leaders in developing a coherent and effective approach to change. By identifying both the factors that can contribute to the success of the change effort and the individuals and barriers that may hinder progress, this book empowers leaders to navigate challenges and drive buy-in, alignment, and successful change outcomes across the organization, its systems, and its culture.

In this second edition, the book introduces new topics such as architecting for change, overcoming resistance to change, and systems thinking, accompanied by updated visual tools such as the Organizational Agility Framework. These additions further enhance the book's utility, enabling leaders and managers to visualize, plan, and execute change and transformation in a more accessible, visual, and collaborative manner.

Upon completing the reading of Charting Change, leaders and managers will gain confidence in approaching any significant change initiative with a clear roadmap and a strategic mindset. The book's practical insights and actionable strategies will equip them to navigate the complexities of change, foster collaboration, and drive positive outcomes for their organizations.

Weight: 629g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031361920
Edition number: 2nd ed. 2023