Managing Change and Transition

Harvard Business Essentials

by Harvard Business Publishing

Harvard Business EssentialsYour Guide and Mentor to Doing Business EffectivelyIn the faced-paced world of business today, everyone needs a personal resource-a place to go for advice, coaching, background information, or answers. Bosses and colleagues aren't always available when you need them-and they might not always have the most reliable solutions to your business problems right at hand. The Harvard Business Essentials series fills the gap. Concise and straightforward, these books provide highly practical advice for readers at all levels of experience. Whether you are a new manager interested in expanding your skills or an experienced executive looking to stay on top, these solution-oriented books give you the reliable tips and tools you need to improve your performance and get the job done. Harvard Business Essentials titles will quickly become your constant companions and the trusted guides you'll turn to throughout your business career. Managing Change and TransitionManaging through change and crisis is difficult in any business environment, let alone one as turbulent as managers face today. This timely guide offers authoritative advice on how to recognize the need for organizational change, communicate the vision, prepare for structural change such as M&A, and address emotional responses to downsizing. With tools for managing stress levels and advice on gathering and sharing information during transition, this book is an indispensable guide for managers at any level of the organization.

Genres: Business, Nonfiction, Leadership, Management

150 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 4, 2002

About the author

Harvard Business Publishing (HBP) is a publisher founded in 1994 as a not-for-profit, independent corporation and an affiliate of Harvard Business School (distinct from Harvard University Press), with a focus on improving business management practices. The company offers articles, books, case studies, simulations, videos, learning programs, and digital tools to organizations and subscribers.
HBP consists of three market units: Education, Corporate Learning, and Harvard Business Review Group. Their offering consists of print and digital media (Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review Press books, Harvard Business School cases), events, digital learning (Harvard ManageMentor, HMM Spark), blended learning, and campus experiences.

Reviews

[Javier · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although from 2003 it is still a very relevant book. Quite a lot of useful information in easy to process chapters.

[Erasmo Nuzzi y Veronica De Armas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Managing Change easier

Great book grounded on facts & research about change. If you’re preparing or going through org change this is a must read.

[Denise · Rating 1 out of 5]

Booooring

[Jack Emson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent content for leadership