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10 Good Reasons Why People Resist Change: And Practical Strategies that Win the Day

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Jim Keener has put into words a simple, yet highly effective manual for managers who must deal with the problems of change within an organization. His book took me less than 15 minutes to read but the power of his message was such that I have gone back and read it again and will probably continue to read it again and again. As a supervisor, I have realized that the best way to get where I am going is to communicate constantly and effectively with my employees so everybody is going the same direction at the same time. Jim Keener's book is the "naviagational chart" on how to get your message to employees and reach your goals. If you think you already know it all, then this is a sobering refresher course. If you are a new manager or in training to become a manager, then this should be mandatory reading material. You will only help yourself and your organization by reading and following Jim's strategies.

What a handy, concise, common-sense book for any manager trying to implement positive change in the workplace and facing resistance among the workforce. I'm recommending that my clients read it, and carry it in their suit pockets for ready reference as they streamline their operations. This quick-read book can help prevent or mitigate predictable concerns among employees who feel threatened when faced with work-habit changes. Keener's insight makes so much sense. I wish I'd written this little book myself. "

I just received the pamphlet (it's not a book) and I'm completely disappointed. It's less than 1000 words long, if you don't count the advertisement for the author at the end. I can't believe I was charged $4.48 in shipping for what should have been mailed in a #10 envelope for 33 cents. The information here is insightful, but extremely minimal. I don't recommend you purchase this pamphlet. The author should post it on his web page instead. If your time is worth anything, this booklet isn't worth the time it will take you to place an order for it.

After reading this book, I am convinced that every manager/supervisor should have this book in their library. The approach goes way beyond theoretical to the practical day to day business of creating solutions to what matters most - how to deal with change in the workplace. I carry it with me always.

What a handy, concise, common-sense book for any manager trying to implement positive change in the workplace and facing resistance among the workforce. I'm recommending that my clients read it, and carry it in their suit pockets for ready reference as they streamline their operations. This quick-read book can help prevent or mitigate predictable concerns among employees who feel threatened when faced with work-habit changes. Keener's insight makes so much sense. I wish I'd written this little book myself. "

You can read Jim Keener's book in much less time than it takes to watch the evening news, and with a much heftier payoff. He manages to say in a relatively few words what long-winded pundits and business consultants turn into huge, unreadable books and pricey seminars. What I like most is Keener's optimism and common sense. I imagine him sitting in a comfortable room chatting with some intelligent, well-intentioned people who are smart enough to solve their own problems if given a gentle nudge. People resist change, he says, for good reasons, but if you give them some guidance they will be more comfortable with what is going to happen anyway. Change is nothing to be afraid of, but something to be turned to advantage. Keener's book would be ideal for busy, skeptical people in organizations going through a shake-down. It's a book they will actually read, think about, read again, and pass along to others. A few bucks and a few minutes well spent.