Changing the Essence

Reveals the strategies and leadership behaviors required to manage and integrate fundamental change. Uses illustrative examples of CEOs who have successfully led radical rethinking of purpose and priorities, vision, and the very structure and functions of the organization itself.

Preface. The Authors. Choosing the Fundamental Change Strategy. Creating a Learning Organization: Balanced Rewards for Results andImprovement. Leading a Vision-Driven Change Effort: A Commitment to theFuture. Focusing the Effort: Crucial Themes That Drive Change. Resolving the Leader's Personal Dilemmas: Style and Behavior. Aligning the Organization: Integration of Roles, Systems, andRewards. Leading the Transition: Strategies for Process, Commitment, andCommunication. Epilogue: Visionary Leaders and Transformed Organizations. References. Suggestions for Further Reading. Index.