A Sense of Urgency

Hardback

Main Details

Title A Sense of Urgency
Authors and Contributors      By (author) John P. Kotter
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:208
Dimensions(mm): Height 215,Width 147
Category/GenreManagement and management techniques
ISBN/Barcode 9781422179710
ClassificationsDewey:658.406
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Harvard Business Review Press
Imprint Harvard Business Review Press
Publication Date 5 August 2008
Publication Country United States

Description

Most organizational change initiatives fail spectacularly (at worst) or deliver lukewarm results (at best). In his international bestseller Leading Change, John Kotter 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. 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.

Author Biography

John P. Kotter is Konosuke Matsushita Professor of Leadership, Emeritus, at Harvard Business School, and is widely regarded as the world's foremost authority on leadership and change.