We live in a challenging, complex, inter-connected and
unpredictable world beset by a range of seemingly insoluble
problems. But, says Michael Fullan--an internationally
acclaimed authority on organizational change--we have an
increasing understanding of how to tackle complex change. This
involves developing a new kind of leader: one who recognizes what
is needed to bring about deep and lasting changes in living systems
at all levels. These leaders need a deep understanding of what
motivates us as human beings and how we tap into and influence
other people's self-motivation.
In his previous best-selling books The Six Secrets of
Change, Leading in a Culture of Change, and
Turnaround Leadership, Michael Fullan examined the concepts
and processes of change. In Change Leader he turns his focus
to the core practices of leadership that are so vital for leading
in today's complex world. He reveals seven core practices for
today's leaders, all of which appear to be deceptively simple but
actually get to the essence of what differentiates a powerful
leader from one who is merely competent:
* Practice Drives Theory
* Be Resolute
* Motivate the Masses
* Collaborate to Compete
* Learn Confidently
* Know Your Impact
* Sustain Simplexity
Throughout the book Fullan argues that powerful leaders have
built bedrocks of credibility, have learned how to identify the few
things that matter most, and know how to leverage their skills in
ways that benefit their entire organization. The author shows
leaders how to avoid policies and strategies that focus on shallow
and short-term goals and develop leadership skills for long-term
success.
With a wealth of illustrative examples from business, education,
nonprofit, and government sectors Change Leader provides a
much-needed leadership guide for today's turbulent climate.
Autorentext
THE AUTHOR
Michael Fullan is a professor emeritus of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto. He currently serves as Special Advisor in Education to Dalton McGuinty, the Premier of Ontario. Recognized as a worldwide authority on organizational change, he is engaged in training, consulting, and evaluating change projects around the world. Fullan is the author of The Six Secrets of Change, Leading in a Culture of Change, and Turnaround Leadership. He lives in Toronto.
Zusammenfassung
We live in a challenging, complex, inter-connected and unpredictable world beset by a range of seemingly insoluble problems. But, says Michael Fullanan internationally acclaimed authority on organizational changewe have an increasing understanding of how to tackle complex change. This involves developing a new kind of leader: one who recognizes what is needed to bring about deep and lasting changes in living systems at all levels. These leaders need a deep understanding of what motivates us as human beings and how we tap into and influence other people's self-motivation.
In his previous best-selling books The Six Secrets of Change, Leading in a Culture of Change, and Turnaround Leadership, Michael Fullan examined the concepts and processes of change. In Change Leader he turns his focus to the core practices of leadership that are so vital for leading in today's complex world. He reveals seven core practices for today's leaders, all of which appear to be deceptively simple but actually get to the essence of what differentiates a powerful leader from one who is merely competent:
- Practice Drives Theory
- Be Resolute
- Motivate the Masses
- Collaborate to Compete
- Learn Confidently
- Know Your Impact
- Sustain Simplexity
Throughout the book Fullan argues that powerful leaders have built bedrocks of credibility, have learned how to identify the few things that matter most, and know how to leverage their skills in ways that benefit their entire organization. The author shows leaders how to avoid policies and strategies that focus on shallow and short-term goals and develop leadership skills for long-term success.
With a wealth of illustrative examples from business, education, nonprofit, and government sectors Change Leader provides a much-needed leadership guide for today's turbulent climate.
Inhalt
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xv
About the Author xvii
CHAPTER ONE: Practice Drives Theory: Doing Is the
Crucible of Change 1
CHAPTER TWO: Be Resolute: Act with Purpose and Empathy
27
CHAPTER THREE: Motivate the Masses: Experiencing Is
Believing 49
CHAPTER FOUR: Collaborate to Compete: Multiply Capacity
and Win 87
CHAPTER FIVE: Learn Confidently: Change Requires
Confidence (but True Confidence Requires Humility) 109
CHAPTER SIX: Know Your Impact: Drowning in Data, Thirsty
for Knowledge 125
CHAPTER SEVEN: Sustain Simplexity: Just Right Simple
147
References 157
Index 165