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Book SynopsisMore than ever, leaders are expected to be the change agents of their organizations. Yet CEO turnover continues to rise and organizations continue to struggle in their efforts to confront the fearsome adaptive challenges of the global age.
Epic Change is a path-breaking contribution to the study of leadership and organizational change. Based on a landmark study of 53 cases of large-scale organizational change in business, healthcare, government, education, and the non-profit sector, acclaimed thought leader and researcher, Dr. Timothy R. Clark unveils the Power Curve of Change framework and EPIC system for change management (Evaluate, Prepare, Implement, Consolidate) for leaders who are charged to lead high-stakes change initiatives in their organizations.
Epic Change presents a strategic-level road map, along with tactical level tools, for the every-day needs of leaders who must respond to all types of adaptive challenge to remain competitive. It represents a comprehensi
Trade Review"Timothy Clark notes that change should be welcomed, not feared. He offers practical tips in his book on how to avoid the risks associated with standing still." (
AM New York, 2/18/2008)
"Once in a while, a great book comes along that provides a unique, actionable and powerful viewpoint in business. EPIC Change is such a book. It extends the discussion for change management in new and insightful ways that we just haven't seen before." (CubeRules.com, 1/23/2008)
"New books on leadership seem to appear almost daily and many of them have useful insights, but EPIC Change: How to Lead Change in the Global Age by Timothy Clark is one of the best I've read." (Leadership Turn.com, 1/4/2008)
"Clark delves into 'more than 50 casts of large-scale change' and isolates 'six remarkably consistent patterns' of success…. Recommended as an urgent pick!" (The Hindu, 12/29/2007)
"This mind-bending book will be a real asset to my daily work in change…and sits on a shelf I can reach easily for reference." (BrainBasedBusiness.com, 12/17/2007)
Table of ContentsPART ONE: Overview 1
1 A More Dangerous Calling 3
2 The EPIC Methodology 25
PART TWO: Evaluate 49
3 Evaluate with Agility 51
PART THREE: Prepare 81
4 Prepare with Urgency 83
5 Prepare with Credibility 98
6 Prepare with a Coalition 122
7 Prepare with Vision 141
PART FOUR: Implement 169
8 Implement with Early Results 171
PART FIVE: Consolidate 197
9 Consolidate with Sustained Results 199
10 Conclusion 218
Research Appendix 223
Notes 229
About the Author 252
Index 253
