Employees Face a Tsunami of Change-- and Most Managers Arent Prepared to Lead Them Through it!

In todays volatile work environment, top-notch leadership is a must in all industries. "This Isnt the Company I Joined" -- How to Lead in a Business Turned Upside Down addresses the major issues leaders face as their employees struggle with massive organizational change.

(PRWEB) March 30, 2004 --"Given proper leadership, workers are resilient and resourceful people who can thrive on change, even when their world is turned upside down," says international speaker and consultant, Carol Kinsey Goman. In fact, she says, "upside down is an exciting place to be." But modern leaders need to work smarter than ever to assure their organizations remain productive. This book, written for managers who must keep pace with the way a new work force thinks and acts, offers perspective on the fragile art of employee motivation.

In "This Isn't the Company I Joined" - How to Lead in a Business Turned Upside Down and in Carols live workshops and interviews:

-Learn how corporate leaders communicate ahead of change to build employee savvy and support.

-Discover the ten questions change leaders must answer before they develop a strategy.

-Understand the six characteristics you can use as guides to help determine which employees will deal most successfully with change.

-Learn why people are reluctant to share what they know and how knowledge hoarding can be countered to unblock the flow of information.

-Find out how to help employees transition from "unconditional loyalty to the organization" to "informed commitment to business success."

"This book is filled with so much wisdom that it should be required reading for all those who aspire to be leaders. I would pair it with Jim Collins' Good to Great as the two most important guides for leaders today."
-Jon Masters, Chairman, Masters Governance Consulting

Carol Kinsey Goman, Ph.D., is an international consultant and lecturer on human capital issues. Her seminars and keynote addresses for management conferences and major trade associations have made her a recognized expert on the human side of organizational change. Clients number more than 90 organizations in 19 countries, including corporate giants (PepsiCo; Consolidated Edison), technological leaders (Hewlett-Packard; Tektronix), major non-profit organizations, government agencies, and international corporations.

To request a review copy, please contact 510.526.7127. Carol Kinsey Goman is available for interviews and articles upon request.

Title: "This Isnt the Company I Joined" How to Lead a Business Turned Upside Down
Author: Carol Kinsey Goman
Pub Date: May 1, 2004
Hardback ISBN: 0-9625435-2-7        
Price US: $29.95
Pages: 296