Leading Through Change : Overcoming Resistance and Building Trust in Organizations.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hubbart, Jason.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (263 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Ethics International Press 2025

Summary:

The key to successful organizational change in today's rapidly shifting business landscape lies in leadership focusing on transforming resistance into acceptance through cultivating trust. This book will emphasize how leaders are instrumental in shaping organizational culture and in influencing how employees perceive and react to change initiatives. Leaders can effectively turn resistance into support by understanding the psychological roots of change aversion, such as fear of the unknown and loss of control, and by implementing strategies that promote transparency, honesty, and active stakeholder engagement. A central thesis is that trust and open communication are the foundational elements of effective change management, enabling organizations to adapt, innovate, and thrive in a dynamic environment. Key models and theories including Kotter's Eight-Step Model, Lewin's Three-Stage Model, and McKinsey's 7-S Framework, are explored. These frameworks offer guidance for overcoming resistance and ensuring that change efforts are successful. The book's primary goal is to equip leaders with practical understanding, strategies, and tools to navigate organizational change effectively.

Contents:

Leading Through Change: Overcoming Resistance and Building Trust in Organizations by Jason A. Hubbart Chapter 1 Introduction: Setting the Stage for Effective Change Chapter 2 An Introduction to Organizational Change Models, Theories, and Practices Chapter 3 Overcoming Change Aversion: Turning Resistance into Acceptance Chapter 4 The Power of Truth and Buy-In in Change Initiatives Chapter 5 Leadership Fear-Based Behaviors on Employee and Organizational Success Chapter 6 Directive Change Management: Implications and Recovery Chapter 7 Aligning Organizational Change with Societal Needs Chapter 8 Strategies for Sustainable Change and Long-Term Success Chapter 9 Conclusions: Embracing Change as a Catalyst for Growth Literature Cited

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ISBN:

1-83711-458-7