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Systems, Management and Change

A Graphic Guide
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This introduction to organizational analysis and change is written in a lively, pictorial and concise style. It starts from the belief that one cannot act responsibly without a rounded understanding of both the context and the likely implications of one's actions. The book conveys the essentials of practical systems work in organizational settings and integrates graphics and text throughout.
PART ONE: INTRODUCTION Responsible Action and the Basic System Concepts PART TWO: ANALYSIS Methods of Describing Systems,and a Range of Simple Modelling Techniques for Idea Generation and Selection PART THREE: INVENTIVE SEARCH Basic Techniques for Idea Generation and Selection PART FOUR: GROUNDWORK The Organizational Politics Surrounding Change and the Role of the Change Agent PART FIVE: IMPLEMENTATION Practical Problems in Implementing Agreed Change Planning, Scheduling, Team Building, Servicing, Co-Ordination
`A fun book to read and a cheap and helpful addition to anyone in an advisory or helping role who wants to get some clarity into their language, thinking and practice' - Directions
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