Company Transformation: Best Cases of Global Famous Companies in Organizational Change and Leadership Development

Author: (USA) Louis Carter et al. / Li Jianfeng et al.
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: This book is co-authored by Louis Carter, David Urich, and Marshall Goldsmith, who are authoritative experts in the fields of organizational change and leadership development. For a long time, their works have been bestsellers in the field of business management in the United States. The book introduces a wealth of methods, forms, tools, case studies, and research findings that can be used to guide all types of organizations to achieve effective change. It is based on the extensive research conducted by the Best Practices Institute and its conclusions stem from the practice of leadership development and organizational change. These companies have achieved their strategic goals through their respective leadership development or organizational change. Among the 18 world-class enterprises included are Agilent, Collins, GE Capital, Honeywell, Lockheed Martin, MIT, Motorola, and Praxair. In today's increasingly competitive environment, businesses must become more efficient, competitive, and profitable. This book serves to help businesses achieve these goals, based on the extensive research conducted by the Best Practices Institute and the practical experience of leadership development and organizational change from 18 world-class enterprises. These companies have all achieved their strategic goals through their respective leadership development or organizational change practices. The renowned companies introduced in this book include Agilent, Collins, GE Capital, Honeywell, Lockheed Martin, MIT, Motorola, and Praxair, among others. We will share with you their high-level methods, tools, and unique approaches to leadership development and organizational change. The book covers change practices in various fields, including product development, work team development, return on investment calculations, implementing continuous improvement systems, self-expression exercises, system integration, and building consensus using postmodern and Eastern philosophies. Additionally, the book introduces a step-by-step six-stage model that can help organizations achieve appropriate sustainable change.