Change: How Organizations Achieve Hard-to-Imagine Results in Uncertain and Volatile Times

John P. Kotter · Vanessa Akhtar · Gaurav Gupta

Jul 2021 · Gildan Media · Narrated by Noah Michael Levine

About this audiobook

Incremental improvement is no longer sufficient in helping organizations navigate the complexity, uncertainty and volatility of today's world. In Change: How Organizations Achieve Hard-to-Imagine Results in Uncertain and Volatile Times, authors John P. Kotter, Vanessa Akhtar, and Gaurav Gupta explore how to create non-linear, dramatic change in your organization. You'll discover the emerging science of change that teaches us about how to build organizations-from businesses to governments-that change and adapt rapidly. In Change you'll discover: why the ability of organizations to deal with threats and take advantage of opportunities in the face of ever greater complexity and uncertainty is being severely challenged; in-depth, evidence-based, actionable solutions for dealing with institutional resistance to change; case studies and success stories that describe organizations who have successfully built the ability to change quickly into their DNA; and a universal approach for how to dramatically improve outcomes from various change efforts, including: strategy execution, digital transformation, restructuring, and more. Perfect for managers, executives, and leaders at companies of all types and sizes, Change will also prove to be a valuable asset to other professionals who serve these organizations.

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About the author

John P. Kotter is the Konosuke Matsushita Professor of Leadership, Emeritus, at the Harvard Business School, a New York Times bestselling author, and a well-known thought leader in the areas of complex change, leadership, and corporate culture. He is also cofounder of the management consulting firm Kotter International.

Vanessa Akhtar, a director at Kotter International, has a background in counseling psychology, specializing in sport and performance psychology. Before transitioning into the consulting world, she taught at Boston University and worked with teams, coaches, and athletes to help individuals reach the top of their game.

Gaurav Gupta is cofounder of the firm Ka Partners. At Kotter International, Gaurav researches and develops the most successful approaches to large-scale change implementation. He also serves as the Kotter representative for the Asia-Pacific region.

Noah Michael Levine is an Audie Award-winning narrator, audiobook producer, actor, and author living in the beautiful Hudson River Village of Nyack, New York. He has narrated over 300 titles in a wide range of genres, from history, philosophy, and literary critique to fantasy, romance, young adult fiction, and thrillers.