Description

This handbook, translated from the German, deals with change processes in companies and organizations. It provides information on the fundamental principles, background and methods and instruments of change management and is aimed at those responsible for change management within companies and organizations, as well as at external consultants, coaches and trainers.
The book combines the focal areas of organizational development and human resources within a single holistic approach to the planning and management of change processes, offering guidance on:
- The fundamental principles, leadership, dynamics and management of change processes and corporate/organizational culture
- Typical errors to avoid; success factors
- Specific instruments of change management, divided into structural and analogous interventions
- Environment and limiting factors, organizational forms and consulting issues
The authors are experienced change management consultants: Prof. Dr. Georg Kraus is owner of Dr. Kraus & Partner Bruchsal, one of the leading change management consultant firms in Germany and professor for leadership and interpersonal skills, Christel Becker-Kolle is a psychologist with a deep understanding of personal transformation and Thomas Fischer a highly-experienced change management trainer.