In the latest business fable from the Ken Blanchard Companies, the authors present a whodunit murder mystery investigating who or what is responsible for the death of “change.” Change and other characters are personified entities that are part of the leadership and management of the organization that is being investigated. The case is lead by agent McNally, who rounds up the usual suspects thought to be responsible for the death of many changes. These include: culture, commitment, performance management, communication, accountability, budget and other potential unsavory characters. Ultimately, the inquiry finds that each of these suspects had a hand in killing Change, chiefly by not doing what they were supposed to do. As the pronouncement of guilt is given, the story concludes with the instruction that each of these “characters” plays an important part in the life of any change.
Business leaders would benefit from reading this book in learning to spot the usual suspects bringing any change to a slow death. The book also provides a quick guide at the end detailing what each character should be providing to ensure that change is properly supported, alive and healthy in your organization. Finally, there is a companion assessment that leaders can take to determine how well change is managed in your company. Visit: www.whokilledchange.com
The book is fun and insightful; reminding all leaders that change requires much attention and collaboration to ensure its success. The book’s authors state that 50 to 70 percent of change efforts fail. Read this book to learn what kills change, and then read the advice in the practical guide the authors give to ensure that change lives.
Book Details:
- Hardcover: 160 pages
- Publisher: William Morrow; 1 edition (May 26, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0061778931
- ISBN-13: 978-0061778933
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