Fast Forward : Organizational Change in 100 Days

Murray, Elspeth J.; Richardson, Peter R.

ISBN 10: 0195153111 / ISBN 13: 9780195153118

Published by Oxford University Press, New York, NY, 2002

About this Item

Fifth printing; inscribed and dated 2007 on front end paper by Elspeth Murray:"__, Terrific to have you on the program. Thanks for the many salient observations and questions on strategic planning and here's hoping your next experience with that will be a great one. All the best, Elspeth Murray"; a bit of edge wear to dust jacket; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition; dust jacket is protected by a Brodart sleeve.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Fast Forward : Organizational Change in 100 Days
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, New York, NY
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195153111
• ISBN 13: 9780195153118
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: American First.
• Condition: Very Good+
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Book Type: Book

About this title

Synopsis

In the age of rapidly changing technology, increased global opportunities and globalisation, and shareholder activity, executives all over the world are expected to use the right techniques in order to gain the highest level of success for their organization. These executives need the knowledge and tools that will allow them to continue to thrive and remain ahead of the competition in the business environment. This volume and its accompanying guide puts them on the right track. It offers a practical and proven framework for rapid implementation of strategic change that can be used by executives and their organisations. Complete with an collection of examples and checklists, the accompanying guides provide guidance on specific types of change initiatives such as the launch of a new strategic plan, deep cultural change, acquisitions, and new products.

About the Author

Elspeth Jane Murray is an Assistant Professor at the School of Business of Queen's University where she teaches and researches in the area of strategic management, with a special interest in the management of new ventures. She has extensive corporate experience with companies such as IBM and has also run her own business. She now consults with corporations on strategic planning and new venture management. Peter R. Richardson is Professor of Strategic Management at the School of Business of Queen's University where he teaches in the school's Executive MBA and Undergraduate programs. He has over 50 articles published in journals such as the Sloan Management Review and the Journal of Strategic Management. He has authored a number of previous articles on performance measurement and is the author of Cost Containment: The Ultimate Strategic Advantage. He consults widely with corporations on strategic issues, focusing especially on strategy implementation and change.