TY - BOOK AU - Bennett, Adam TI - Great change: the way to get big strategy done SN - 9781394203727 U1 - 658.4012 PY - 2023/// CY - Victoria PB - John Wiley & Sons, Inc KW - Strategic planning KW - Decision-Making and problem solving KW - Leadership KW - Organizational change N1 - Table of content; Acknowledgements ix About the author xiii Introduction xv 1 The WAY things get done 1 Elements of the WAY 4 The corporate WAY 7 Adaptation or extinction 8 2 Understanding transformation 13 So what exactly is transformation? 14 We’ve not yet reached peak change and disruption 16 Company-centric forces 23 Why you must care about transformation 33 Transformation has always been difficult 34 Three reasons transformation is so hard 42 Why it’s important to understand the need for transformation 67 3 The mindset for great change 71 Curiosity: empty your cup 76 Sacred beliefs: recognise that you have deep biases 76 Shoshin: maintain your intellectual humility 80 Ambition: remember that it’s not only about you 84 Kokoro: get to the heart of the matter 97 Kime: it’s all about focus 101 Renewal: know when to let go and try something else 104 Urgency: remember that the meter is running 107 Trust: don’t lose it 109 Humour: it’s a long day without a laugh 111 Resilience: find some, because you’ll need it 115 Get over yourself: put things down by the side of the road 122 4 The mechanics of great change 127 1. Do the work: personal commitment of the leader 129 2. Make decisions: choose, own and communicate a clear strategy 136 3. Build the team: get the right people 151 4. Be thorough: follow a proven methodology and approach 181 5. Keep score: use KPIs to align and provide regular feedback 239 5 Creating your 90-day blueprint 271 Making an impact 272 Ridgway’s first 90 days as commander 274 Your first 90 days 278 Mindset 279 Mechanics 283 Mistakes 301 Conclusion: I wish you luck with your choice 307 Bibliography 313 [https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Great+Change%3A+The+WAY+to+Get+Big+Strategy+Done-p-9781394203734#tableofcontents-section] N2 - Rethink what you know about THE WAY your business works: learn how to implement strategy and drive real, measurable change in your organisation Are you tired of developing strategies that aren’t properly implemented? Do you want to overcome disruption and create positive change in your organisation? Great Change: The WAY to Get Big Strategy Done is the book that will show you how to turn your plans into reality. Author and experienced leader Adam Bennett shares a unique, engaging approach to organisational transformation that will kindle your motivation and ignite your ingenuity. Great Change combines the philosophy of the Tao Te Ching and Japanese martial arts with real-world stories to deliver a practical, 5-step process for success. You’ll discover the mindset and the actions that will ensure your strategy creates real, measurable results. In all organisations, there is a WAY of doing things. These methods, approaches, and cultures combine in a manner that defines the very core of that organisation. Think about it: You know intuitively “the way” that your current organisation works, what it stands for, and why it exists. But just as there is a WAY of being, there is a WAY of changing. Great Change shares a 90-day blueprint that unpacks exactly how you can combine the right mentality and mechanics to build momentum and spark transformation. Rethink what you know about THE WAY of being and doing in business Uncover unique and inspiring leadership lessons from philosophy, world history, and big business Develop a mindset for driving action, challenge your own way of thinking about change, and identify the corporate characters who resist it Learn the tried-and-tested methods to accelerate your plans for organisational transformation Discover how to build momentum in a new role — and avoid the common mistakes leaders make in spearheading change In today's world of rapid evolution, uncertainty, and always-on media, organisations need to adapt quickly and effectively to stay competitive. They need to sense what is happening in the world and to strategise. But that is not enough. They need to know how to actually get that strategy done. Great Change reveals the tools, skills, and methodologies any leader, executive, or manager can use to deliver successful results, even in the most challenging times. Show less - (https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Great+Change%3A+The+WAY+to+Get+Big+Strategy+Done-p-9781394203734#description-section) ER -