Product Description
by Wendy L. Heckelman Ph. D. (Author)
As a leader in an organization, you face many challenges and critical decisions to successfully navigate change. The very essence of change is that it can happen quickly, right before your eyes. By its nature, change is disruptive and can throw even the most skilled leaders and individuals off balance. Fortunately, with proper planning and preparation leaders can not only handle change but also, thrive Change and Thrive offers a breakthrough approach to managing and leading change Rooted in the principles of emotional intelligence and organizational psychology, Change and Thrive presents practical and adaptable concepts, applicable to any organization or situation.
Drawing from the time-tested and research-based 5C's of Transition Leadership(R) framework, the author provides readers with a systematic methodology successfully used in multiple organizations and settings. This powerful handbook will enable you to navigate any change initiative with the confidence and skills necessary for success
Wendy L. Heckelman, Ph.D., president and founder of WLH Consulting, Inc., has advised and consulted on hundreds of major change initiatives in the United States, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. In nearly 30 years of working with Fortune 100 clients, including pharmaceuticals, biotech, health care, animal health, and consumer products organizations, Wendy has helped leaders and individuals prepare for and thrive during turbulent and transformative change. In addition to her broad-based multinational experience, Wendy has worked with many non-profits and emerging entrepreneurial organizations, helping them successfully navigate change and transformation.
"We all recognize that change is a constant and that we should be more change agile if we want to be recognized as top talent, so I'm grateful to have Wendy's easy-to-follow roadmap on how to not only make change happen, but to thrive as a successful leader of change."
--LAURIE COOKE, President & CEO, Healthcare Businesswomen's Association
"Change requires everyone--with their individual personalities and abilities--at the grand table and fully engaged. Wendy's modern-day guide, Change and Thrive, not only reinforces the type of leadership that welcomes inclusion but also, properly recognizes it as a guarantee of better solutions and results. The Coaching chapter, "Guide All Be All," in particular, is a standout for inclusive leadership "
--SUSAN MACKENTY BRADY CEO, Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership
"Filled with examples from familiar organizations and down-to-earth, lively writing, Change and Thrive provides organizational leaders with practical tools for understanding and managing change.
--HARVEY A. HORNSTEIN, PH.D. Professor Emeritus, Teachers College, Columbia University
