Agency, Change and Learning: Accounts of Internal Change Agents

This book explores the role of Internal Change Agents in organizations, providing a candid and authentic voice from those who have worked as change agents themselves. The authors draw on their research and experiences to offer valuable insights into change management in practice, particularly in the post-Covid world of work.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 05 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Despite the abundance of books on change, a conspicuous gap persists in the field; remarkably, the authentic and candid voice of change agents is seldom heard. How frequently do academics or practitioners openly disclose their actions when confronted with managing change within their own organizations or when engaged in consultancy roles? In this groundbreaking new book, the editors have assembled a diverse cohort of contributors who have served as Internal Change Agents within organizations, sharing their genuine experiences and thoughts about change.

The authors leverage their extensive research, encompassing change agents and their impactful interventions, along with current insights into the post-Covid world of work and the necessary adjustments required for successful change implementation. Each contribution provides unique perspectives from real-world change programs across both the public and private sectors, offering a profound opportunity to transcend theory and gain a deeper understanding of change in practice.

The book holds immense value for academics and students pursuing studies in organizational change, leadership, and organizational development. It provides invaluable insights and practical tools that can enhance their understanding and effectiveness in navigating the complexities of change within organizations.

Weight: 603g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032520155