The Shape of Change : A guide to planning, implementing and embedding organisational change

Successful business change managers need to know enough of the theories and principles which underpin change management, and a wide enough range of tools, techniques and activities in order to run successful change activities in each unique change situation. The Shape of Change takes readers through a typical change journey – from the initial idea through planning, implementation and embedding. It highlights activities, tools and techniques which can be used at each stage and examining what, how, when and why to apply these things during different change projects. 

The Shape of Change is the first business change management book to focus solely on the practical challenges of how to plan, implement and embed successful business change initiatives in a wide range of organisations from the business change manager’s point of view. It focuses on shaping every different change approach to take into consideration each individual situation including organisational culture, the type and impact of change the initiative, the attitudes and concerns of stakeholders and the potential for resistance within the organisation. Using a series of example change initiatives in private, public and non-profit sectors, it describes the change management journey, highlighting key points where business change management interventions are essential, and exploring how it feels to undertake business change initiatives in a wide range of situations, from communicating the initial change idea to ensuring the change is embedded and working well in business as usual.

Accessible and comprehensive, The Shape of Change is relevant to anyone working in or planning organisational change.