'This impressive book on change is an essential read for any professional manager who is serious about getting to grips with the important issues of making change happen.' - Dr Jeff Watkins, MSc Course Director, University of Bristol. 'There has long been a need for a readable, practical, but theoretically underpinned book on change which recognizes a multiplicity of perspectives. I thoroughly recommend it.' - Professor Colin Carnall, Associate Dean, Executive Programme, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick. 'I'll definitely be placing copies on a couple of desks at White City...' - Nicky Campbell, Presenter, "Radio Five Live" and BBC1's "Watchdog". 'This book is a great resource for managers thrown into the midst of change, who need to gain understanding of what happens when you try to make significant changes in a business, and how best to manage people through it.' - Andy Newall, Organizational Effectiveness Director, Allied Domecq plc. 'I commend it highly. It has a good coverage of relevant theoretical work, while at the same time giving plenty of practical examples. It is written in an accessible style that engages the reader and it is full of useful ideas without being overly prescriptive or formulaic.' - Philip Sadler, author and former Chief Executive of Ashridge Business School. "Making Sense of Change Management" is about making change easier. It is aimed at anyone who wants to understand why change happens, how it happens and what needs to be done to make change a welcome rather than a dreaded concept. However, this book is not a 'one size fits all' simplistic panacea to all change whatever the circumstances. Instead, it offers considered insights into the many frameworks, models and ways of approaching change and helps the reader to apply the right approach to each unique situation. Contents include: individual change; team change; organizational change; leading change; structural change; mergers and acquisitions; cultural change; IT-based process change; and how best to implement change. Written for academics and professionals alike, "Making Sense of Change Management" identifies and offers explanations of all current models of change, as well as offering practical guidelines and examples showing the reader why change can go wrong; and how to get it right.