For technical courses in technology, engineering, construction, and formation technology programs.
This text contains practical, hands-on step-by-step applications of change management principles that stress the importance of improvement within organizations―rather than simply making changes. It examines the competitive advantage school of thought from the perspective of technical professionals, and sees the need for change as being directly tied to the need to gain and maintain competitive advantages in the global marketplace.
David L. Goetsch is President and CEO of the Institute for Continual Improvement, a private consulting firm dedicated to the continual improvement of employees, organizations, and communities. Dr. Goetsch is cofounder of the Technology Coast Manufacturing and Engineering Network and the Gulf Coast Alliance for Technology Transfer. Dr. Goetsch welcomes feedback from his readers and may be contacted at the following e-mail address: ddsg200l@cox.net.
James R. Richburg is President of Okaloosa-Walton College, cofounder of the Technology Coast Manufacturing and Engineering Network, and cofounder of the Gulf Coast Alliance for Technology Transfer. Dr. Richburg is also a founding director of the Beach Community Bank and a member of numerous community and economic development organization. Dr. Richburg welcomes feedback from his readers and may be contacted at the following e-mail address: jrrich255ccox.net.