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- Leading Change: Why Transformation Efforts Fail
- Narrated by: Todd Mundt
- Length: 30 mins
- Categories: Business & Careers, Management & Leadership
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- Erich
- 14-09-12
Practical advice for any leader
I was actually busy with a transformation project when I first encountered this short piece. It's very very good. Practical advice, easy to follow, insightful and useful. Excellent value. A real gem that I listen to every few months.
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- Andrew
- 02-01-11
A worth while read
I found this article very helpful in restructuring our organization. I am currently working on building a guiding coalition. If you are not familar with John Kotter`s books, start out with this article.
1 person found this helpful
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- Cole A. Z.
- 02-03-15
Misidentified on Amazon
This is the HBR article by John Kotter, not the whole book. Beware when purchasing through Amazon.com.
6 people found this helpful
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- Halogen28372
- 19-04-20
Better than most books on change
Author strikes at the heart of why change efforts fail. This article is short and to the point but includes far more practical advice than seems possible in a 30min read.
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- Francisco
- 06-05-19
Insightful and engaging
The author lays out in clear and simplistic terms spills out the problem, potential solutions, and high level metrics to know if success is being achieved. As the author states, this short article over simplifies the complex nature of change, but the article can be used in many ways like a starting point for research, a tool to stimulate dialog with colleagues, litmus test for new or current projects.
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- Kindle Customer
- 04-04-19
Great and practical information in few minutes
I love this book, because it is useful! It shows real errors in transformation companies process
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- Christopher C Perkins
- 12-09-18
well done and a great topic and a great listen.
have listened to this twice great subject and we'll done. can't wait to share this.
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- Patricia
- 19-05-18
Short and to the point
Great summary of the 10 biggest mistakes seen in corporate change efforts. Immediate takeaways that can be applied to our own efforts. Hope to find more like this.
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- Lisa Cruz
- 12-03-18
Pay attention
I thought I was buying his book not a short narrative. This was a great summary but not worth using a credit. Only 30 minutes long.
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- Reverend Lewis
- 26-01-18
Good high level points
This is directed towards senior leadership. was looking for smaller interorganizational change management. This is a good frame work for broad org changes.