{"product_id":"ten-tasks-of-change-demystifying-changing-organizations-hardback-9780787953454","title":"Ten Tasks of Change; Demystifying Changing Organizations (Hardback) 9780787953454","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eTen Tasks of Change\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eDemystifying Changing Organizations\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"With the \"Ten Tasks\" approach, we found out how to combine leadership vision, workforce engagement and process change into one comprehensive system. With it, we made a huge leap in capability, with a manageable level of disruption. We have since decided to apply this system on another technology application, which should indicate it's value to our organization.\" --Dave Reeves,vice president, Marketing,Chevron Products Company\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"The \"Ten Tasks of Change\" is a must read for anyone engaging and leading organizational change work.\" --Adrienne Seal, senior organizational effectiveness consultant, The Clorox Corporation\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Bridges the theory and practice of organizational change. Individuals at every level of the organization will benefit from the clear concepts outlined in this book.\" --Elizabeth Thach, associate professor, school of business, Sonoma State University\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Will be particulaely useful to managers and executives- demystifies change processes by framing them as work tasks. A useful addition to the change literature.\" --Edwin C. Nevis, consultant, author, President of Gestalt International Study Center\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJeff Evans (Author), Chuck Schaefer (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780787953454, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 12 April 2001\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e288 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.8 x 16 x 2.6 cm, 0.59 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"With the Ten Tasks approach we made a huge leap in capability, with a manageable level of disruption. We have since decided to apply this system on another technology application, which should indicate it's value to our organization\" (Dave Reeves, vice president, Chevron Products Company)\u003cbr\u003e \"The Ten Tasks of Change is a must-read for anyone engaging and leading organizational change work.\" (Adrienne Seal, senior organizational effectiveness consultant, The Clorox Corporation)\u003cbr\u003e \"Bridges the theory and practice of organizational change. Individuals at every level of the organization will benefit from the clear concepts outlined in this book.\" (Elizabeth Thach, associate professor, school of business, Sonoma State University)\u003cbr\u003e \"Will be particularly useful to managers and executives-demystifies change processes by framing them as work tasks. A useful addition to the change literature.\" (Edwin C. Nevis, consultant, author, president of Gestalt International Study Center)\u003cbr\u003e \"Those who truly want to build commitment for new major initiatives, would do well to use the Ten Tasks as a guide.\" (Rick Maurer, author, Beyond the Walls of Resistance and Building Capacity for Change Sourcebook)\u003cbr\u003e \"By peeling off the change jargon, the authors allow the reader to understand what needs attention and to practice logical, concrete, realistic steps to accomplish organizational change.\" (Gerald V. Miller, president, Gerald V. Miller Associates)\u003cbr\u003e \"Delivers as advertised. Use this book as a guidebook and understand these tasks, and organizational change will be better understood, and more importantly, achieved.\" (Kevin Eikenberry, president, Discian Group)\u003cbr\u003e \"...the authors state that their aim is to bridge the gap between theory and practice...they have certainly succeeded...\" (Professional Manager, November 2001)\u003cbr\u003e \"Chapter provide an easy, pragmatic approach to achieving the basics of tasks of the framework presented by the authors.\" (Library Bookwatch, 1\/02)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"Ten Tasks of Change\" - Dies ist das bislang einzige Buch zum Thema Veränderung, das versucht, die Kompetenz zur Veränderung zu institutionalisieren, indem es sich auf die bestehenden Fähigkeiten eines Unternehmens im Bereich Planung und Management konzentriert. Es erläutert die Theorie des Wandels und schafft einen praktischen Leitfaden für die Planung von Unternehmenswachstum und -entwicklung. Ziel dieses Buches ist es, organisatorisches Lernen zu ermöglichen und zu stärken, um die persönliche Entscheidung des Einzelnen zu respektieren und den Mitarbeitern zu erlauben ihren vollen Beitrag zur Unternehmensveränderung zu leisten. Durch die übersichtliche Gliederung kann \"Ten Tasks of Change\" sehr gut als Nachschlagewerk genutzt werden. Mit zahlreichen Fallstudien. Die Autoren sind erfahrene Experten auf diesem Gebiet.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Task I: Appreciating the Situation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Getting Started.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Approaching the Organization As a Work System.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Approaching Task I As a Dialogue.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Assessing the Alignment of Your Environment and Your Purpose.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Examining Your Processes and Practices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Estimating the Scope and Impact of Potential Changes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Estimating the Magnitude of the Change Effort.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Judging the Organization's Readiness for Change.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Preparing a Compelling Business-Based Case for Change.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Summary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 2. Task II: Developing Strategic Alignment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Work of Task II.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Establishing a Communication Network and Strategy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Developing a Dialogue About the State of the Business.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Developing a Dialogue About the Business Case for Change.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Learning About Alternatives.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Developing a Compelling Vision for the Future.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Developing a Strategy and Proposed Approach to Change.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Developing a High-Level Action Plan.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Implementing an Infrastructure.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Summary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Task III: Evoking Change Leadership.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Work of Task III.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Establishing a Leadership Network.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Involving Potential Change Leaders.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Enabling the Leadership Network to Act.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Providing Support for Leaders' Future Roles.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Defining Change Leadership Behaviors for \"Walking the Talk\".\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Clearly Defining the Leadership Rewards and Consequences.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Identifying and Securing the Required Support and Resources.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Summary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 4. Task IV: Expanding Understanding and Commitment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Work of Task IV.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Establishing Safety Nets for the Organization.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Establishing Role Structures for the Change Effort.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Establishing Widespread Understanding of the Change.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Beginning Appropriate Education Processes for the Entire Organization.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Creating and Supporting Ongoing Dialogue.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Using Feedback Systems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Creating a More Detailed Action Plan.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Summary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 5. Task V: Analyzing Processes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Work of Task V.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Clarifying the Work System's Purpose and Boundaries.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Conducting Technical System Analysis.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Conducting a Human Systems Analysis.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Analyzing Major Process Threads--A Story.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Summary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 6. Task VI: Designing Processes, Work, and Boundaries.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Work of Task VI.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Designing for High-Performance Joint Optimization.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Clarifying the Organization Structure.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Creating a Provisional Design.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Summary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 7. Task VII: Planning Implementation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Work of Task VII.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Our Approach to Implementation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Validating the Design.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Identifying Further Design Work.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Establishing Timelines for Design Work.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Establishing Transition Management Process.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Establishing Integration Processes and Issue.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Resolution Forums.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Identifying Individuals or Teams to Complete the Work.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Summary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 8. Task VIII: Establishing Metrics.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Work of Task VIII.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Determining the Focus of the Metrics.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Identifying the Organization's Learning Needs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Identifying the Organization's Levels of Output.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Identifying Categories of Performance.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Identifying Realistic Metrics for Categories.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Reinforcing Appropriate Behaviors.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Setting the Scope of the Metrics.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Determining Data Collection and Analysis Methods.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Determining Format, Feedback, and Evaluation Processes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Agreeing on Level of Standardization.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Establishing Linkage to Reward System.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Summary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 9. Task IX: Managing Transitions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Work of Task IX.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Maintaining Constancy of Purpose and Positive Strategic Intent.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Defining Work-Unit Requirements.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Establishing Decision Slopes and Plan Transitions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Planning and Supporting the Development of Individual Capabilities.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Summary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 10. Task: X: Continuous Learning and Improvement\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Work of Task X.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Understanding the Organizational Learning Process.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Designing Your Organizational Learning Process Thread.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Developing Ongoing Capability to Support Organizational Learning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Planning for Closure and Celebration.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Summary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 11. 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