The title of this book could have been "putting people into the heart of the organizational change equation." In its well written pages, the author shows how to engage, liberate and develop an organizations's humanpotential. MegaChange describes a process of transformation based onassumptions of human capability, rather than limitations. The approachfocuses on people (below the top) and assumes that they have valid input,can be trusted, and can play a vital role in the change process. Key themesare: greater emphasis on human values, goals, capabilties, and efficacy;placing people at the center of strategy, structure and systems;approaching change from a top-down-bottom-up sequence of developmentactivities, involving two parallel, synergistic efforts: (1)strategy-driven, organization-wide transition in systems and structures and(2) a transformation in culture, beginning with the workforce.
The mainbody of the book is devoted to explaining this change process. This workprovides an excellent perspective on the nature of organizational changeand presents an approach to change that, based on my own consultingexperience in this area,should be read-and given thoughtfulconsideration-by top executives. Highly recommended. Reviewed by GerryStern, founder, Stern & Associates, author of Stern's Sourcefinder: TheMaster Directory to HR and Business Management Information & Resources,Stern's CyberSpace SourceFinder, and Stern's Compensation and BenefitsSourceFinder.
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