Navigating Change

In Navigating Change, W. Gary Gore provides a succinct and common sense path to follow in learning to lead self and, as a result, others. He draws upon the metaphor of a map and compass to communicate the absolute necessity of aligning ourselves with our destination and having an incremental plan to get there. He passionately puts forth the ethos of 100% Responsibility as a basis for living our lives and leading our self.

A collection of insights and ideas on senior leadership from the world's foremost thinkers on change management. The book features suggestions on how to bring about change effectively and offers advice from leading practioners.

Lead your team through today’s rapid changes The only guarantee in business is change. All managers need to understand that they will either be buffeted by change or help shape it. Knowing how to do that is the real test of leadership in today’s organizational environments. Manager’s Guide to Navigating Change provides methods for managing risks and ensuring the organization continues to move forward through turbulence created by both internal and external events. Learn how to: Define what the future looks like and communicate your vision to your staff Make large-scale change sustainable by aligning your efforts and resources Align organizational and employee values, missions, and goals Leverage your resources to facilitate stakeholder buy-in Enact your plan and measure results as you go Briefcase Books, written specifically for today’s busy manager, feature eye-catching icons, checklists, and sidebars to guide managers step-by-step through everyday workplace situations. Look for these innovative design features to help you navigate through each page: Key Terms: Clear definitions of key terms and concepts Smart Managing: Tactics and strategies for managing change Tricks of the Trade: Tips for executing the tactics in the book Mistake Proofing: Practical advice for minimizing the possibility of error Caution: Warning signs for when things are about to go wrong For Example: Examples of successful change-management tactics Tools: Specific planning procedures, tactics, and hands-on techniques

Change has become constant, complex, multifaceted, and overwhelming. To meet this challenge, Bill Pasmore presents four keys to help leaders decide where and how to most effectively focus their change initiatives.

Change! The word evokes feelings of trepidation and fear in the hearts of many. And the reason isn't far-fetched: change always alters and upends everything in its path. While everyone knows that change changes things, many don't know that change itself is governed by just a few unchanging principles. This book takes the mystery—and the fear and trepidation—out of change by unveiling those principles. Crucially also, this book explains the practice of change—revealing the small subset of actions leaders have to take to successfully implement change. Implementing change is where the proverbial rubber meets the road; it's the part of the change process that gives us the most jitters because of the plethora of unexpected events—crises, failures, loss of critical assets, etc.—that often pop up. This book includes a section that is novel in concept: one that links crises and other unexpected events—the pitfalls and progeny of change—to change itself. By showing leaders how to manage these unexpected events, this book addresses the fear that often prevents people from changing. If you want to make the transition from being always at the mercy of change to being in the driver's seat of change, this book is for you!

In this small but powerful little book, Sarah Yardley offers bite-sized explorations on what the Bible says about change and how to navigate it. Change is inevitable; from our experiences and expectations, to longings, love and loss. For many of us our twenties and thirties can feel like one big time of transition. It's too easy to feel adrift when so much in society is screaming we should be settled. MORE > Change invites you to seek the Bible's wisdom on experiencing change, viewing our shifting circumstances in light of the perspective and protection of an unchanging God. Part of the MORE > Books series, this is a fresh take on Bible study that is designed to help you carve out more time with God and apply the Bible effectively to your full and fast-paced life. Easy to dip in and out of and the perfect size to slip into your bag, MORE Change is ideal for young adults, students and professionals on the go. If you have ever felt uncertain in an ever-shifting world and are looking for a practical alternative to Bible study to fit around a busy schedule, this is the book for you - MORE > Change will deepen your understanding of the Bible, and equip you to face change with a stronger, surer faith.

Anderson, a well-known author, minister, and leader, shows how the church can manage cultural change without compromising eternal truths. How can your church manage cultural change without compromising eternal truths? Many churches are currently grappling with this question, and this important book by Lynn Anderson is full of answers. The winds of change are blowing, and they cannot be ignored. Churches that learn how to successfully manage the changes these winds bring will sail smoothly into the 21st century. Congregations that close their eyes to the reality of change will be swept off course or into extinction. In this book, Anderson—a well-known author, minister, and leader—presents a wealth of practical, effective strategies for managing change in the church. He is the creative force behind the annual "Church That Connects" seminar that has helped hundreds of church leaders manage positive change in their congregations, and now he gives these vital strategies directly to you.

The Art of the Pivot: How to Navigate Change and Thrive in Business The Book Written by FH Faruk Learn from the experts Business books are often written by experts in the field, including successful entrepreneurs, CEOs, and business leaders. By reading their books, you can learn from their experiences, insights, and perspectives, and apply these lessons to your own business. By reading these books, individuals can learn from the experiences and insights of successful business leaders, gain a deeper understanding of business concepts and strategies, and stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in their industry. Moreover, reading business books can inspire and motivate individuals to take action, whether that means launching a new business venture, expanding an existing one, or pursuing new opportunities. Overall, reading business books can provide individuals with a valuable source of knowledge, inspiration, and guidance to help them succeed in their professional endeavors.

Navigating through Change is one of the few books that addresses both the operational and the human needs of an organization undergoing change. On the operational level, author Harry Woodward offers a complete strategic planner for setting goals - and meeting them - within a chaotic change environment. On the human side, he outlines the specific skills and sensitivity needed to gain the trust of employees, encourage innovation and teamwork, and replace uncertainty with motivation. Navigating through Change is based on the author's 15 years of experience in a variety of change environments, where he observed first-hand the management skills that facilitate a successful change. Navigating through Change is an important handbook for managers, human resource professionals, trainers, and others who must balance organizational needs, employee needs, and their own needs in the face of dramatic change.

Advance Praise for Moving the Rock “The future comes at us fast — which means school reformers don’t have time to wait. They need real tools in real time. That’s why Moving the Rock is so important. Grant Lichtman has guidance for anyone — teachers, parents, administrators, government officials — intent on helping young people succeed not ‘someday,’ but today.” — Daniel H. Pink, best-selling author of Drive and A Whole New Mind “Grant Lichtman’s book is a clear and comprehensive guide to the “what" and the “how” of educational transformation. Organized around essential levers for change, it is a must-read for anyone who wants to make a difference in our schools.” —Tony Wagner, Harvard Ilab Expert in Residence, and best-selling author of The Global Achievement Gap and Creating Innovators” “This book gives me hope for a brighter future in education. Despite the dark clouds imposed by misguided policies, Grant Lichtman diligently tells stories of grass-roots innovations in the classrooms and schools all over the world. Moving the Rock is an inspiring call to action for all educators.” —Yong Zhao, Ph.D., Foundation Distinguished Professor, School of Education, University of Kansas “If you have children, or teach children, or want our children to succeed, this is a must-read book. Grant Lichtman throws down the challenge for all of us; that WE can change education, and he shows us just how successful schools everywhere are overcoming change-killing inertia in our schools.” —Todd Rose, best-selling author of The End of Average; Harvard University Moving the Rock: Seven Levers WE Can Press to Transform Educationgives educators, parents, administrators, students, and other stakeholders a clear paradigm for transforming our outmoded schools into schools that will help our children to meet the challenges of tomorrow. It’s no secret that our educational system is stuck. Moving the Rock shows the important roles all of us can play in un-sticking it by moving seven specific levers that will change the focus of education from what we teach to how we learn. Importantly, moving the levers is completely possible today, and in fact is already happening now in many schools. Drawing on research and extensive experience in the education community, Grant Lichtman outlines the seven essential levers that can profoundly change our schools so that we are teaching all our children how to learn, including • Creating the Demand for Better Schools • Building School-Community Learning Laboratories • Encouraging Open Access to Knowledge • Fixing How We Measure Student Success • Teaching the Teachers what They Really Need to Know • and more At the end of each of each chapter there are one or more challenges, ways that all of us can collectively turn the pioneering work of others into transformation for all our schools.