Leading When There’s Too Much Change

by Cullen-Lester, Kristin; Pasmore, William

• ISBN13: 9781562867584
• ISBN10: 156286758X
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781562867591
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2016-07-01
• Publisher: Association for Talent Development

Summary

Change is nearly constant in many organizations today, often causing stress. Employees may be asked to deal with multiple initiatives at once, sometimes without knowing whether and how the changes will make their jobs easier or benefit the company as a whole. How can leaders ensure that change is manageable and that employees do not feel overwhelmed and discouraged in the face of large (and small) transitions?

This issue of TD at Work, “Leading When There's Too Much Change,” helps leaders prioritize change initiatives and support employees during times of transition. In this issue, you will find:

• guidance for assessing change readiness
• tips for reducing and preventing change overload
• suggestions for helping employees embrace change
• help with assessing change burnout.

Author Biography

Kristin Cullen-Lester, PhD, is a senior research scientist at the Center for Creative Leadership. Her research examines how leaders use networks to foster collective leadership, complex collaboration, and change across organizational boundaries

William Pasmore, PhD, is the senior vice president and organizational practice leader at the Center for Creative Leadership. An international authority in organizational leadership, he most recently authored Leading Continuous Change: Navigating Churn in the Real World.