"As part of an executive team, you wear many hats. Not only are you responsible for working with other senior leaders to establish strategic goals for the organization and ensure their execution, but you're making tough decisions, shaping organizational culture, and communicating regularly with employees. If you read nothing else on working effectively as a member of an executive team, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you understand what's required of you as a senior leader so you can set your team and organization up for success. This book will inspire you to: Build the qualities you need as a senior leader in your company; assemble a group that will think boldly and work harmoniously; feel confident while making strategic decisions as a team; avoid common traps when managing risk; help newly hired executives adapt quickly to the organization; and grow talent throughout the company, especially in underrepresented groups"-- Provided by publisher
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A globally recognized authority on leadership and change, whose work dissects the core principles of effective management. His writings delve into the essential dynamics that drive successful organizational transformation and strategic execution. The author explores the fundamental motivations and approaches required to navigate and influence change effectively. His insights are crafted to equip readers with the understanding and tools necessary for leading lasting positive impact.







- 2023
- 2021
Change
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Transform your organization with speed and efficiency using this insightful new resource 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 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. This book is for anyone seeking a proven approach for delivering fast, sustainable and comprehensive results
- 2016
Harvard Business Review Leadership & Strategy Set
- 1392 pages
- 49 hours of reading
Essential concepts for managers and aspiring leaders are explored through five influential business classics. These works cover critical topics such as strategy, disruptive innovation, financial intelligence, and change management. Each book offers timeless insights from bestselling Harvard Business Review authors, providing valuable knowledge to enhance professional libraries and advance careers. The collection includes revised editions and expanded insights, making it a comprehensive resource for understanding modern business challenges and strategies.
- 2016
That's Not How We Do It Here!
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
'This unique parable shows us how we're safer in changing times when we innovate!'§- Spencer Johnson, MD , author of Who Moved My Cheese?§§'This simple parable of furry mammals facing the challenge of adapting to threat offers real insights into the journey so many of us make. Brilliant!'§- General Stanley McChrystal (Ret.) , author of Team of Teams and cofounder of the McChrystal Group§§'It works. And not just for meerkats.'§- Gaëtan Thomas , NB Power president and CEO§§'John Kotter does it again. His use of metaphor helps readers distill down to the fundamental requirements for a high- performing organization: tapping the hearts and minds of team members in service to a compelling purpose. Leadership enables this, and in doing so unlocks tremendous creativity and potential.'§- Leigh Morgan , COO, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation§
- 2014
Accelerate
- 206 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Describes how organizations can learn to move swiftly to accommodate change while still providing the necessary structures that nurture employees and long-term success.
- 2012
Heart of Change
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Offers real-life sucess and failure stories and introduces the "see-feel-change" dynamic for changing feelings, rather than just the thought process.
- 2011
Draws from research at such firms as Hewlett-Packard, Xerox, ICI, and Nissan to show how the culture--shared beliefs, attitudes, and practices--of a company can influence its performance for better or worse.
- 2010
Businesses must reinvent themselves to remain competitive, often facing mixed results. John P. Kotter, an expert in organizational change, shares insights from a 10-year study of over 100 companies, detailing the eight major mistakes that can hinder transformation and the key lessons for successful change.
- 2010
You've got a good idea. How do you move forward and get it through to actually make a positive change? How do you keep your good idea from getting shot down by naysayers, obfuscators, and other critics? This book distils the various ways that people criticize and undercut good ideas.
- 2008
Managing your Isn't that merely manipulation? Corporate cozying up? Not according to John Gabarro and John Kotter. In this handy guidebook, the authors contend that you manage your boss for a very good to do your best on the job―and thereby benefit not only yourself but also your supervisor and your entire company. Your boss depends on you for cooperation, reliability, and honesty. And you depend on him or her for links to the rest of the organization, for setting priorities, and for obtaining critical resources. By managing your boss―clarifying your own and your supervisor's strengths, weaknesses, goals, work styles, and needs―you cultivate a relationship based on mutual respect and understanding. The result? A healthy, productive bond that enables you both to excel. Gabarro and Kotter provide valuable guidelines for building this essential relationship―including strategies for determining how your boss prefers to process information and make decisions, tips for communicating mutual expectations, and tactics for negotiating priorities. Thought provoking and practical, Managing Your Boss enables you to lay the groundwork for one of the most crucial working relationships you'll have in your career.

