The Heart of Change: Real-Life Stories of How People Change Their Organizations
The Heart of Change: Real-Life Stories of How People Change Their Organizations
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2002
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2002190
Book • Nonfiction
2002
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Heart of Change: Real-Life Stories of How People Change Their Organizations by John P. Kotter and Dan S. Cohen explores the emotional and behavioral aspects of organizational change. Through compelling real-life stories, it illustrates how individuals successfully implement change by fostering a sense of urgency, building guiding coalitions, creating a vision, and generating short-term wins.
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The Heart of Change by John P. Kotter and Dan S. Cohen receives praise for its engaging real-life examples illustrating organizational change. However, some critics find it repetitive and wish for deeper analysis. The book is celebrated for its practical insights but may lack depth for those seeking comprehensive theoretical frameworks.
Who Should Read The Heart of Change: Real-Life Stories of How People Change Their Organizations?
A reader who appreciates The Heart of Change is likely engaged in organizational leadership or change management. They value practical, story-based insights like those found in Kotter's earlier work, Leading Change, or in Dan Heath's Switch, focusing on effective organizational transformation strategies.
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2002
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