Change Management Review™ Essays
Discover in-depth essays from thought leaders across organizational change disciplines, offering rich insights and reflections on complex ideas, emerging theories, and the evolving challenges of transformational leadership. These long-form explorations go beyond surface-level discussions, with fresh perspectives and thought-provoking commentary to deepen understanding and inspire new approaches to organizational change.
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Clearing the Fog around Organizational Change and Change Management
Change management is often mistaken for organizational change, weakening its credibility and focus. This essay clarifies the difference, highlighting the need to define boundaries, collaborate with allied disciplines, and strengthen the field’s impact on workplace transformation.
How Things Happen: A Cross-Cultural Look at Collective Action (Part 2)
Organizations must navigate constant change while maintaining stability. This second essay in a series of five, explores "Mi-e," a concept from Kabuki theatre, as a model for organizational alignment. By crystallizing shared understanding, leaders can enhance coordination, reduce chaos, and drive effective bottom-up action.
How Things Happen: A Cross-Cultural Look at Collective Action (Part 1)
The first in a series of essays that explore how things happen. This essay explores Western top-down strategy vs. Eastern bottom-up efficacy in collective action. By blending both, organizations can adapt, innovate, and tackle global challenges. Discover how bottom-up leadership can drive real change.