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Terms of Engagement: Changing the Way We Change Organizations [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)
by Richard H Axelrod , Peter Block
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Author: Richard H Axelrod , Peter Block
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers; 2nd edition
Pub. in: January, 2003
ISBN: 1576752399
Pages: 240
Measurements: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
Origin of product: USA
Order code: BA01641
Other information: 978-1576752395
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In his Foreword, Axelrod asserts that his "is the first book to challenge the widely accepted change management paradigm. It provides leaders at all levels of the organization - all those who initiate, design,, and implement change - with a set of principles for bringing about change in a turbulent world. It is not a methodology, nor is it a set of techniques; rather, it is a set of principles that everyone can fall back on when faced with new and different situations." In Part One, Axelrod identifies the problems with the current change management paradigm. In effect, he demythologizes conventional thinking on this subject. In Part Two, he examines four principles for producing an engaged organization, devoting a separate chapter to each. It is important to keep in mind that the nature and extent of production (or results) will be determined almost entirely by the nature and extent of engagement throughout an organization.
In Part Three, Axelrod shares his insights and suggestions which will assist his reader during the "Getting Started" phase of the process. Also, Axelrod discusses what he calls the "minefields" on the "road to [organization-wide] engagement." He concludes with a brief, especially valuable analysis of "eight specific issues the engagement paradigm can help you tackle, including the introduction of new technology, the increase in mergers, acquisitions, and alliances, and growing dissociation from communities."
If you are now involved in any of this or are about to become involved, I recommend this book highly. Carefully select those strategies which are most appropriate to your own organization's needs and interests. Axelrod can then help you to chart or to reformulate a proper course to implement those strategies. (From quoting Robert Morris, USA)
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Richard H. Axelrod helped revolutionize the world of organizational change when, together with his wife Emily, he developed the Conference Model, a process for engaging the entire organization in system-wide change. He is currently working with Peter Block and the Association for Quality and Participation to develop the School for Managing, an innovative approach to management education.
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Terms of Engagement introduces a new method for changing organizations based on four essential principles: Widening the Circle of Involvement, Connecting People to Each Other and Ideas, Creating Communities for Action, and Embracing Democratic Principles. This method enables leaders to create the energetic, flexible, responsive organizations necessary to thrive and prosper in the contemporary business world. Included are examples from British Airways, Hewlett-Packard, Timberland, and others.
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Jim Maynor (MSL quoted), USA
<2009-01-09 00:00>
Terms of Engagement provides a roadmap for creating meaningful, repeatable and sustainable change. After reading Terms of Engagement and having participated in the conference model, I am convinced that 'real engagement' is the key to unleashing the most powerful resource we have, our fellow employees. |
Margaret Wheatley (MSL quoted), USA
<2009-01-09 00:00>
Store "Over the years, I've learned a great deal from Dick Axelrod about how to truly engage people in creating real organizational change. I'm so grateful that he has taken the time to convey his experience and wisdom. The learnings in this book are essential for us to understand in these times of relentless change. |
Hideo Murakami (MSL quoted), USA
<2009-01-09 00:00>
Terms of Engagement is an exciting new contribution to the field of organizational change. Axelrod provides leaders with a coherent set of principles for addressing business and social issues instead of tired techniques. Balanced, compelling, smoothly blending theory with practical examples, Terms of Engagement is a must-read. |
A customer reviewer (MSL quoted), USA
<2009-01-09 00:00>
It's very seldom I find a professional development book I can't put down. Terms of Engagement is such a book. Dick's straightforward analysis of why change efforts fall short makes clear the reasoning behind his innovative recommendations. The theory is sound; the stories bring it to life. The how-to's provide clear direction for implementing his ideas. Each principle, example and suggestion made me eager for more.
Having been privileged to work closely with Dick over the years, I have come to appreciate his keen perception and creative, collaborative solutions. He brings all of his wisdom and compassion to this writing. I believe anyone dealing with organizational change-from within the organzation or as an external consultant-will recognize familiar situations, pitfalls and opportunities, and find new ideas to spark their efforts in this book.
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