Rapid Results!

How 100-Day Projects Build the Capacity for Large-Scale Change

Ron Ashkenas author Robert H Schaffer author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc

Published:8th Nov '05

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Rapid Results! shows how to make large-scale changes succeed by using 100-day results-producing projects to develop this vital implementation capability. Written by Robert H. Schaffer, Ronald N. Ashkenas, and their associates—leaders in the field of change management—Rapid Results! describes an approach that has been field-tested by real organizations of every size and description to improve performance and speed the pace of change.

Rapid results projects produce results quickly, introduce new work patterns, and enable participants to learn a variety of lessons about managing change. Step by step, the book describes how the use of rapid-cycle, or 100-day, projects will multiply your organization's power to succeed at large-scale change. Schaffer and Ashkenas specifically outline the concept behind 100-day projects and show you how to

  • Set up the architecture to implement rapid results projects
  • Improve operational performance and also attain hard results in the soft areas of management
  • Build rapid results into major organizational change such as reorganization, acquisition integration, and international development
  • Use rapid results to drive leadership development and culture change
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In the business world, it's all about rapid results. Schaffer and Ashkenas are here to make sure your company is maintaining the pace.
In the lightning-fast business landscape of the 21st century, managers are expected to produce solid results, quickly. According to the authors, the key to creating widespread, lasting progress begins with achieving rapid results at the micro level—as you engineer small victories, your company will build a solid foundation for future, more global success. With their 100-day projects, the authors lay the groundwork for organizations to experience marked success at the micro level, which will eventually lead to increased productivity and the ability to implement necessary reorganization on the larger management level. Some of key points include the necessity of mobilizing large groups of people to initiate change, the importance of creating a unique transformation plan for your company and the significance of applying these principles in developing countries. Both authors bring a record of proven success coaching CEOs and other upper-level management, and they provide copious examples of rapid results successes, including Georgia-Pacific, Citigroup, U.S. Borax and United Aluminum.
In an arena where quick success is paramount, learn the tools of Rapid Results or get left behind. (Kirkus Reports Business Newsletter, October 2005)

"In an arena where quick success is paramount, learn the tools of Rapid Results or get left behind." (Kirkus Reports)

"Ownership of the idea doesn’t matter. What does matter is that the approach works." (CIO Insight Magazine Review by Paul B. Brown, October 2005)

ISBN: 9780787977344

Dimensions: 231mm x 155mm x 28mm

Weight: 476g

272 pages