3.5
A Sense of Urgency
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Most organizational change initiatives fail spectacularly (at worst) or deliver lukewarm results (at best). In his international bestseller Leading Change, John Kotter revealed why change is so hard, and provided an actionable, eight-step process for implementing successful transformations. The book became the change bible for managers worldwide.
Now, in A Sense of Urgency, Kotter shines the spotlight on the crucial first step in his framework: creating a sense of urgency by getting people to actually see and feel the need for change.
Why focus on urgency? Without it, any change effort is doomed. Kotter reveals the insidious nature of complacency in all its forms and guises.
In this exciting new book, Kotter explains:
· How to go beyond "the business case" for change to overcome the fear and anger that can suppress urgency
· Ways to ensure that your actions and behaviors -- not just your words -- communicate the need for change
· How to keep fanning the flames of urgency even after your transformation effort has scored some early successes
Written in Kotter's signature no-nonsense style, this concise and authoritative guide helps you set the stage for leading a successful transformation in your company.
Now, in A Sense of Urgency, Kotter shines the spotlight on the crucial first step in his framework: creating a sense of urgency by getting people to actually see and feel the need for change.
Why focus on urgency? Without it, any change effort is doomed. Kotter reveals the insidious nature of complacency in all its forms and guises.
In this exciting new book, Kotter explains:
· How to go beyond "the business case" for change to overcome the fear and anger that can suppress urgency
· Ways to ensure that your actions and behaviors -- not just your words -- communicate the need for change
· How to keep fanning the flames of urgency even after your transformation effort has scored some early successes
Written in Kotter's signature no-nonsense style, this concise and authoritative guide helps you set the stage for leading a successful transformation in your company.
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“John Kotter is regarded as the leading authority on organizational change, and I was first introduced to his work through a business school class. Even though this book was published in 2008 (and contains some dated references to the Internet that made me giggle), it still holds water and remains super relevant today.
As Kotter explains, any successful business is bound to reach periods of complacency, and it is up to leaders to instill a sense of urgency in their organizations if they are to keep pace with change. I think most people know this, but what does “urgency” really mean, and what does it look like? That’s a question I have been grappling with lately, and I loved how this book breaks down the differences between “true urgency” (which is driven by internal motivation to move and win, now) vs. “false urgency” (which is driven by external pressures and is not sustainable). It also gives several tactics that leaders can use to instill urgency in their teams and are all very actionable.
I’m probably going to be recommending this to a bunch of people at work, and I’ve already ordered another one of Kotter’s books, Leading Change, to read next!
4.5 stars (come for the wisdom, not the elegant prose)”
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