Aimed at managers and executives wanting insight into how to better drive change at the micro and macro level, Ready for Change? Provides guidance in understanding the factors within different business disciplines that enable and disable lasting change through examples of good practice and 'not so good' practice within real organisations.
'At Jacobs, our people, over 60000 worldwide, are our greatest assets, our engines for change. We encourage every individual to create and embrace change. I don't doubt that this book from our development partner will provide new insights to inform that process.' - Bob Duff, Vice President Jacobs Infrastructure
'Our mission at EON is to lead the way to a future of energy security, reduced carbon emissions and fair prices. This requires bold decisions in an increasingly uncertain and ambiguous world. I welcome this fresh thinking from Aston Business School on how to better navigate choppy waters to create game-change.' - Dr Paul Golby, CEO and Chairman of EON UK
'We value the expertise and relevance that Aston Business School offers through this compendium on preparing for change. Libyan leaders' need to embrace change, of the sort that world-class status requires, will be even truer in our post 17th February context.' - Ali Idris, Msc, MBA, DIC, B.Sc, MIET, MIoD, Managing Director, Awardbrand Limited
'Change requires determination, continuity and, most of all, time. It is a process of transformation that takes place progressively and innovatively. In that context, this collection on 'readiness for change' from Aston Business School makes interesting contributions.' - David Arnéra, Group Management Development Director
'Since our launch in 1999, Carillion has continuously evolved to remain competitive. This stream of thinking from Aston Business School will be a valuable resource to ensure our leaders of the future stay ahead of the curve by creating and managing change.' - Maureen Tompsett, Head of Career Development, Group HR, Carillion plc
'Aston Business School's insight and expertise in the implementation of change - particularly in receptivity to change within organisations - is immeasurably useful in our fast moving globalised world.' - Gareth Morgan Chair of Birmingham Future 2011/2012
'Fromyears of study, long association and experience of the authors with the NHS, a £100 billion business undergoing the most radical transformation in its history, this book is bound to be a distillation of what works and what does not, straightforward advice for managers craving wise words.' - Dr Mark Goldman, CEO Heft (Heart of England Foundation Trust)
'As the pace of change and range of challenges increase exponentially within the NHS, the Trust's managers draw on the research and experience of our partners at Aston Business School, as reflected in this book.' - Mr Roger Nielsen; Associate Director of Workforce; Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
'Our mission at EON is to lead the way to a future of energy security, reduced carbon emissions and fair prices. This requires bold decisions in an increasingly uncertain and ambiguous world. I welcome this fresh thinking from Aston Business School on how to better navigate choppy waters to create game-change.' - Dr Paul Golby, CEO and Chairman of EON UK
'We value the expertise and relevance that Aston Business School offers through this compendium on preparing for change. Libyan leaders' need to embrace change, of the sort that world-class status requires, will be even truer in our post 17th February context.' - Ali Idris, Msc, MBA, DIC, B.Sc, MIET, MIoD, Managing Director, Awardbrand Limited
'Change requires determination, continuity and, most of all, time. It is a process of transformation that takes place progressively and innovatively. In that context, this collection on 'readiness for change' from Aston Business School makes interesting contributions.' - David Arnéra, Group Management Development Director
'Since our launch in 1999, Carillion has continuously evolved to remain competitive. This stream of thinking from Aston Business School will be a valuable resource to ensure our leaders of the future stay ahead of the curve by creating and managing change.' - Maureen Tompsett, Head of Career Development, Group HR, Carillion plc
'Aston Business School's insight and expertise in the implementation of change - particularly in receptivity to change within organisations - is immeasurably useful in our fast moving globalised world.' - Gareth Morgan Chair of Birmingham Future 2011/2012
'Fromyears of study, long association and experience of the authors with the NHS, a £100 billion business undergoing the most radical transformation in its history, this book is bound to be a distillation of what works and what does not, straightforward advice for managers craving wise words.' - Dr Mark Goldman, CEO Heft (Heart of England Foundation Trust)
'As the pace of change and range of challenges increase exponentially within the NHS, the Trust's managers draw on the research and experience of our partners at Aston Business School, as reflected in this book.' - Mr Roger Nielsen; Associate Director of Workforce; Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust