Managing Organizational Change

Description

This innovative and unique textbook describes change as a socially constructed process, reinforced by the interactions of employees at all levels. Including video and audio resources, it emphasises the fact that change is an on-going phenomenon: not an event that will soon be over once the consultants have left, but a permanent feature of an adaptable organisation. This novel theoretical perspective makes it the first and only text to focus on the central role of conversations and storytelling in managing change. Strengthening the business focus of the text, this new 3rd edition includes provision of practical tools and techniques for managing change, increased coverage of sustaining change and a greater number of international examples and case studies. Managing Organizational Change is suitable for change management modules at all levels of undergraduate and postgraduate study.

Muayyad Jabri is an Adjunct Professor at the University of New England, Australia. He holds a PhD from Alliance Manchester Business School. As a Visiting Professor in a number of universities in Europe and China, he is always curious about nuances of change across cultures. Muayyad works closely at the team level to develop discernment leadership that drives an inclusive organizational culture. Estefan Jabri graduated with a BA from the University of New England, Australia. He has several years' experience in collecting, developing and ratifying plans for coupling risk management concepts with sustainability. Estefan's consulting background includes a wealth of knowledge acquired through working in major consulting and accounting firms.

In this new edition of Managing Organizational Change Jabri draws upon his extensive experience and research to demonstrate how change is achieved through storytelling. It challenges change practitioners, organisational leaders, students and educators to perceive change as a transformational process and an essential part of the new agile era. * Nasir Butrous, Australian Catholic University, Australia * The third edition of Managing Organizational Change offers its readers a strong and comprehensive foundation from which they can develop the right mind and skill sets to become confident managers of change -a necessity if they wish to succeed in handling the diversity and complexity of today's unprecedented challenges, from climate change to new digital technologies. * Sven-Volker Rehm, University of Strasbourg, France * Focusing on process, social construction and dialogue, this challenging yet accessible text encourages students to embrace the relational dynamics of organizational change management. The revised edition covers pertinent contemporary trends, such as digitalization, agile working, diversity and inclusion, issues that will shape management practice for years to come. Highly recommended! * Stefanie Reissner, University of Essex, UK *