115567179 Conquer every change initiative by inspiring the right people with the best strategies and tools Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change provides managers with an informative, insightful guide to leading a transition through change effectively. This motivating guidebook shows you why change agents aren't the same as project leaders, and how to get the tools, strategies, and people you need at the helm of your initiative to build a much stronger, more effective organization. This practical guide gives you hands-on learning experience by sharing the author's firsthand experiences - some at Fortune 500 companies - formulating and implementing the set of philosophies and practices that became the ultimate approach to leading transitions that gained him broad recognition in the industry. From modeling your own strategy based on his proven methods, to executing an initiative in manageable parts, to ushering in the new paradigm-this complete road map fully prepares you to lead with confidence from start to finish by showing you how to: * Internalize the critical skills all accomplished change agents possess * Assess and navigate the difficult aspects and politics of a change initiative * Identify and manage the productive and challenging types of personalities involved in a change initiative * See past obstacles and lead effectively in a crisis Leading from where the action takes place is one of the remarkable traits that make the author and his approach so successful. Keep Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change at your side from your first planning sessions in the boardroom until you roll up your sleeves in the final days of the transition, and you'll never be in doubt.