{"product_id":"great-change-isbn-9781394203727","title":"Great Change","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRethink what you know about THE WAY your business works: learn how to implement strategy and drive real, measurable change in your organisation\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre you tired of developing strategies that aren’t properly implemented? Do you want to overcome disruption and create positive change in your organisation? \u003ci\u003eGreat Change: The WAY to Get Big Strategy Done\u003c\/i\u003e is the book that will show you how to turn your plans into reality. Author and experienced leader Adam Bennett shares a unique, engaging approach to organisational transformation that will kindle your motivation and ignite your ingenuity. \u003ci\u003eGreat Change\u003c\/i\u003e combines the philosophy of the Tao Te Ching and Japanese martial arts with real-world stories to deliver a practical, 5-step process for success. You’ll discover the mindset and the actions that will ensure your strategy creates real, measurable results. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn all organisations, there is a WAY of doing things. These methods, approaches, and cultures combine in a manner that defines the very core of that organisation. Think about it: You know intuitively “the way” that your current organisation works, what it stands for, and why it exists. But just as there is a WAY of being, there is a WAY of changing. \u003ci\u003eGreat Change\u003c\/i\u003e shares a 90-day blueprint that unpacks exactly how you can combine the right mentality and mechanics to build momentum and spark transformation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRethink what you know about THE WAY of being and doing in business\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUncover unique and inspiring leadership lessons from philosophy, world history, and big business\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop a mindset for driving action, challenge your own way of thinking about change, and identify the corporate characters who resist it\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the tried-and-tested methods to accelerate your plans for organisational transformation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover how to build momentum in a new role — and avoid the common mistakes leaders make in spearheading change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn today's world of rapid evolution, uncertainty, and always-on media, organisations need to adapt quickly and effectively to stay competitive. They need to sense what is happening in the world and to strategise. But that is not enough. They need to know how to actually \u003ci\u003eget that strategy done\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eGreat Change \u003c\/i\u003ereveals the tools, skills, and methodologies any leader, executive, or manager can use to deliver successful results, even in the most challenging times. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the author xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 The WAY things get done 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElements of the WAY 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe corporate WAY 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdaptation or extinction 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Understanding transformation 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo what exactly is transformation? 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe’ve not yet reached peak change and disruption 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompany-centric forces 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy you must care about transformation 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransformation has always been difficult 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree reasons transformation is so hard 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy it’s important to understand the need for transformation 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 The mindset for great change 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCuriosity: empty your cup 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSacred beliefs: recognise that you have deep biases 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShoshin: maintain your intellectual humility 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmbition: remember that it’s not only about you 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKokoro: get to the heart of the matter 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKime: it’s all about focus 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRenewal: know when to let go and try something else 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUrgency: remember that the meter is running 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrust: don’t lose it 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHumour: it’s a long day without a laugh 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResilience: find some, because you’ll need it 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet over yourself: put things down by the side of the road 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 The mechanics of great change 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Do the work: personal commitment of the leader 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Make decisions: choose, own and communicate a clear strategy 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Build the team: get the right people 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Be thorough: follow a proven methodology and approach 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Keep score: use KPIs to align and provide regular feedback 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Creating your 90-day blueprint 271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking an impact 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRidgway’s first 90 days as commander 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour first 90 days 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMindset 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMechanics 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMistakes 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion: I wish you luck with your choice 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 313\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eADAM BENNETT\u003c\/b\u003e is a former CEO and Big-4 bank CIO. He has advised and led successful transformation programs in blue-chip companies from Australia, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom. Adam is the principal of Great Change Consulting and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Technology, Sydney.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnsure your well-developed strategies are properly implemented\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreat Change\u003c\/i\u003e will show you how to turn your plans and ambitions  into reality.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor and seasoned leader Adam Bennett shares a unique and engaging approach to organisational transformation that will rekindle your motivation and ignite your actions. In today’s world of rapid change, uncertainty and ambiguity, organisations need to adapt quickly and effectively to stay competitive. Leaders need to sense what’s happening in the world to grasp how to strategise effectively. But that’s not enough. They need to know how to actually \u003ci\u003eget that strategy done\u003c\/i\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreat Change\u003c\/i\u003e combines the philosophy of the Tao Te Ching and Japanese martial arts with real-world stories to deliver a practical, 5-step process for success. Inside, you’ll discover the mindset and the actions that will ensure \u003ci\u003eyour\u003c\/i\u003e strategy creates real, measurable results. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou’ll explore how to:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edefine the WAY of your organisation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eunderstand transformation and its barriers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ebuild a personal and collective mindset for change\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003efollow the methods and mechanics for implementing great change\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecreate a 90-day blueprint to build immediate momentum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreat Change\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the tools, skills and methodologies any leader, executive or manager can use to deliver successful results, even in the most challenging times.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989309047013,"sku":"NP9781394203727","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781394203727.jpg?v=1761783610","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/great-change-isbn-9781394203727","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}