The Character of Organizations

An enormous consulting industry has sprung up promising to help organizations overhaul themselves to meet today’s competitive pressures. Yet far too often, such change efforts fail. The solution, according to best-selling management author William Bridges, lies in identifying, understanding, and working with what he calls organizational character.
Just as people have personalities, Bridges explains, organizations–as well as their component departments, teams, and other work groups–have … [ Read more ]

Leading Transition: A New Model for Change

Many leaders think transitions will occur automatically during a change process. But the secret to successful change may lie in how well leaders manage periods of transition.