A Sense of Urgency

A Sense of Urgency

by John P. Kotter
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 03/09/2008

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Most organizational change initiatives fail spectacularly (at worst) or deliver lukewarm results (at best). In his international bestseller Leading Change, John Kotter revealed why change is so hard, and provided an actionable, eight-step process for implementing successful transformations. The book became the change bible for managers worldwide.


Now, in A Sense of Urgency, Kotter shines the spotlight on the crucial first step in his framework: creating a sense of urgency by getting people to actually see and feel the need for change.


Why focus on urgency? Without it, any change effort is doomed. Kotter reveals the insidious nature of complacency in all its forms and guises.


In this exciting new book, Kotter explains:


ยท How to go beyond "the business case" for change to overcome the fear and anger that can suppress urgency


ยท Ways to ensure that your actions and behaviors -- not just your words -- communicate the need for change


ยท How to keep fanning the flames of urgency even after your transformation effort has scored some early successes


Written in Kotter's signature no-nonsense style, this concise and authoritative guide helps you set the stage for leading a successful transformation in your company.

ISBN:
9781422163177
9781422163177
Category:
Management & management techniques
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
03-09-2008
Language:
English
Publisher:
Harvard Business Review Press
John P. Kotter

John P. Kotter is internationally regarded as the foremost authority on the topics of leadership and change. His is the premier voice on how the best organizations achieve successful transformations.

Kotter is the Konosuke Matsushita Professor of Leadership, Emeritus, at Harvard Business School and is cofounder of Kotter International, a leadership organization that helps Global 5000 company leaders accelerate the implementation of their most critical strategies and lead change in a complex, fast-moving business environment.

John Kotter has authored eighteen books, twelve of them bestsellers. His works have been printed in over 150 foreign language editions.

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