{"product_id":"epic-change-9780470182550","title":"Epic Change","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore 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. \u003ci\u003eEpic Change\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003ci\u003eEpic Change\u003c\/i\u003e 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\" (\u003ci\u003eAM New York\u003c\/i\u003e, 2\/18\/2008)  \u003cp\u003e\"Once in a while, a great book comes along that provides a unique, actionable and powerful viewpoint in business. \u003ci\u003eEPIC Change\u003c\/i\u003e is such a book. It extends the discussion for change management in new and insightful ways that we just haven't seen before.\" (\u003ci\u003eCubeRules.com\u003c\/i\u003e, 1\/23\/2008)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"New books on leadership seem to appear almost daily and many of them have useful insights, but \u003ci\u003eEPIC Change: How to Lead Change in the Global Age\u003c\/i\u003e by Timothy Clark is one of the best I've read.\" (\u003ci\u003eLeadership Turn.com\u003c\/i\u003e, 1\/4\/2008)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Clark delves into 'more than 50 casts of large-scale change' and isolates 'six remarkably consistent patterns' of success…. Recommended as an urgent pick!\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Hindu\u003c\/i\u003e, 12\/29\/2007)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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.\" (\u003ci\u003eBrainBasedBusiness.com\u003c\/i\u003e, 12\/17\/2007)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART ONE: Overview 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 A More Dangerous Calling 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The EPIC Methodology 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART TWO: Evaluate 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Evaluate with Agility 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART THREE: Prepare 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Prepare with Urgency 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Prepare with Credibility 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Prepare with a Coalition 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Prepare with Vision 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART FOUR: Implement 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Implement with Early Results 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART FIVE: Consolidate 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Consolidate with Sustained Results 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Conclusion 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch Appendix 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 253\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48864624673111,"sku":"9780470182550","price":19.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780470182550.jpg?v=1722272782","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/epic-change-9780470182550","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}