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false <![CDATA[A Sense of Urgency]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255805724m/3799799.jpg 3799799 3 Most organizational change initiatives fail spectacularly (at worst) or deliver lukewarm results (at best). In his international bestseller Leading Change, John Kotter revealed why change is so hard, and provided an actionable, eight-step process for implementing successful transformations. The book became the change bible for managers worldwide. Now, in Urgency, Kotter shines the spotlight on the crucial first step in his framework: creating a sense of urgency by getting people to actually see and feel the need for change. Why focus on urgency? Without it, any change effort is doomed. Kotter reveals the insidious nature of complacency in all its forms and guises. In this exciting new book, Kotter explains: <li>How to go beyond "the business case" for change to overcome the fear and anger that can suppress urgency</li><li>Ways to ensure that your actions and behaviors -- not just your words -- communicate the need for change</li><li>How to keep fanning the flames of urgency even after your transformation effort has scored some early successes</li> Written in Kotter's signature no-nonsense style, this concise and authoritative guide helps you set the stage for leading a successful transformation in your company. 3843991 3 9 2008 A Sense of Urgency total:48|5:8|4:14|3:18|2:5|1:3| 48 163 112 15 5 0 false false Mon Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Wed Oct 08 18:00:53 -0700 2008 Fri Jan 02 13:16:14 -0800 2009 A Sense of Urgency is my fourth and final recommendation for best business book of 2008. The other three were as follows:

What Got You Here Won't Get You There
Never Eat Alone
Launching a Leadership Revolution (Best Business Book of 2008)

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Kotter dissects his simple premise, using his professional experiences to examine the inner workings of real companies. His terms are clearly defined and bullet li...more...]]> 3 0 false false Sun Aug 02 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Aug 03 05:14:38 -0700 2009 Mon Aug 03 05:16:37 -0700 2009
That said, it is full of useful ideas/suggestions about how to build a sense of urgency in the workplace . . ...more...]]> 5 0 false false Mon Apr 20 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Apr 20 14:55:45 -0700 2009 Mon Apr 20 15:00:45 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Tue Jul 14 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Jul 20 17:06:38 -0700 2009 Mon Jul 20 17:09:18 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Sun Feb 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Fri Jun 12 19:10:26 -0700 2009 Fri Jun 12 19:17:29 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Sun May 17 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun May 17 15:32:47 -0700 2009 Sun May 17 15:39:07 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Sat Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sun Jan 04 22:23:47 -0800 2009 Sun Jan 04 23:48:43 -0800 2009 3 0 false false Tue Dec 02 11:10:34 -0800 2008 Tue Dec 02 11:11:25 -0800 2008 2 0 false false Thu Jun 18 13:56:00 -0700 2009 Tue Dec 30 07:40:03 -0800 2008 Thu Jun 18 13:56:00 -0700 2009
To create change you must create a sense of urgency.

This requires a heart-engaging experience that communicate emotionally compelling needs that not only stretch goals but excite and arouse determination.
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The cases are very familiar to me - business situations I've seen since the 1990s in my own experience. If nothing else it'...more...]]> 3 0 false false Sun Dec 07 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Thu Sep 18 14:29:57 -0700 2008 Sun Dec 07 18:40:46 -0800 2008 4 0 false false Tue Aug 11 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Jul 26 09:19:10 -0700 2009 Tue Aug 11 19:00:27 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Mon Jan 05 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Sun Dec 28 19:10:44 -0800 2008 Mon Jan 05 22:46:09 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Sat Nov 21 09:47:15 -0800 2009 Sat Nov 21 09:47:15 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Fri Nov 20 14:13:18 -0800 2009 Fri Nov 20 14:13:18 -0800 2009 1 0 false false Fri Nov 20 07:36:58 -0800 2009 Tue Nov 10 18:14:06 -0800 2009 Thu Nov 12 11:37:44 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Mon Nov 09 14:45:20 -0800 2009 Mon Nov 09 14:45:29 -0800 2009 4 0 false false Fri Oct 30 14:42:26 -0700 2009 Fri Oct 30 14:42:26 -0700 2009 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=3799799