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.
عن المؤلف
Dipl.-Psychologe (equiv. to a Master’s degree in psychology). Thomas began his professional career as a change management consultant at a business consulting firm. He then went on to gain several years of experience as a management trainer and coach at a large bank, where he led change projects and supported project managers and senior management in the implementation of change processes. He has worked as a freelance consultant since 1998, training senior management and project managers, as well as advising companies on change projects.