Effective school leaders also recognise learning opportunities for themselves and their institutions. The remodelling change process has been designed for and extensively tested in schools, but schools have also found it useful to learn how other types of organisations have managed change. The following list of resources is not designed to be exhaustive but represents some of the reading which participants in remodelling say have helped them.
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Organisational culture and leadership EH Schein The third edition of Schein's book updates this highly regarded text on how to transform abstract notions of culture into a practical tool that leaders can use. Schein draws on a wide range of contemporary research to redefine organisational culture. |
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In the eye of the storm J.R. Childress and L.E. Senn In the eye of the storm discusses a "re-engineering" approach to change management. It contains valuable insights, practical tips and useful tools to achieve success. |
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The character of a corporation R Goffee and G Jones The authors discuss how the way in which members of an organisation relate to one another affects that organisation's overall performance - as well as the individual's quality of life. |
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Organizational behaviour R Reiter, A Knincki and M Bullens Kreitner, Knincki and Bullens offer a comprehensive introduction to the theories of organisational behaviour within a European context. The text takes an interactive approach which helps readers develop an understanding of how organisational behaviour impacts on real working environments. |
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How to manage organizational change D.E. Hussey Today's managers need to cope with the initiation and implementation of change in organisations. However, there are many types of change, and each one needs to be identified and the appropriate strategy for dealing with it put in place. |
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Who moved my cheese? Spencer Johnson Johnson investigates the challenges and the opportunities which change can present through a parable set in a maze. Told through the characters of Hem, Haw, Sniff and Scurry the book raises the question, "How do we respond when faced with change?" |
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Tools for success Suzanne Turner Suzanne Turner gives a practical guide to the use of a range of management tools and techniques. A useful reference for anyone wanting to introduce these tools to the way a school works. |
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Essential manager's manual Robert Heller and Tim Hindle This book provides an extensive and practical resource for leaders and managers. The resource is designed to offer guidance to managers who have recognised the need to adapt to change by continually re-examining the way they work. |
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Leading the revolution Gary Hamel Gary Hamel lays out an action plan for individuals and organisations intent on becoming and remaining rigorous innovators. Leading the Revolution helps to identify the criteria for organisations to become "revolution-ready". |
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Birth of the chaordic age Dee Hock In this challenging text, Hock argues that all organizations are fundamentally based on flawed seventeenth century concepts that are no longer relevant to the vast systemic and social environmental problems we experience daily. |
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The seven day weekend Ricardo Semler Semler challenges traditional approaches to work and to work/life balance. The Seven Day Weekend can help to spark ideas that can be applied to other organisations. Leaders will find ample encouragement to look at their own management practices. |
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Transforming the organization Francis J. Gouillart and James N. Kelly In Transforming the Organization the authors expand on the direction which organisations have taken to move beyond a purely responsive nature to genuine leadership. |
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Leading change John P Kotter Kotter emphasises the critical leadership role in delivering fundamental and effective change. The book presents an eight-step process which organisations go through to achieve their goals and points out the pitfalls that can impede change. |
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The choice: either change the system or polish the fruit Jock Macnieish and Tony Richardson An engaging text which explores the drivers for change and how and why organisations might move from old cultures. |
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Dialogue and the art of thinking together: a pioneering approach to communicating in business and in life William Issacs William Isaacs was the founder of the Dialogue Project at MIT, in this book he discusses how workplace issues have often stemmed from an inability to conduct successful, open dialogues. |
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Productive workplaces revisited: organizing and managing for dignity, meaning, and community Marvin R Weisbord Marvin Weisbord explores effective strategies for improving workplace productivity through, dignity, meaning and community. The author provides pointers to establishing conditions for success before undertaking complex change projects. |
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