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 IABC's Online Newsletter for Communication Management
Volume 1 Issue 8 - August 2003 - Change Management
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Building Successful Teams in the Midst of Transition
by Thomas W. McKee

Some people seem to thrive on change. How do they do it? How do they manage change in a way that they not only survive, but also excel? They seem to make change work for them. Here are five essentials on how to take your team through times of transition. One of the most significant essentials for success during transition is teambuilding. Leaders who can challenge, motivate and empower their teams through change are successful.

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10 Sure-Fire Ways to Fail as a Change Agent
by Terry L. Paulson, Ph.D., CSP, CPAE

In an effort to be less than constructive, here are ten sure-fire ways to alienate and de-motivate your team on your change journey. Hit-or-miss approaches don't go far enough; this is your chance to use the best methods of corporate torture and humiliation developed by dictators, steamrollers and other "tough guy" change agents.

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Change Management 101: A Primer
by Fred Nickols

This primer provides a broad overview of the concept of "change management." This detailed analysis serves those who are coming to grips with change management problems for the first time also those who wish to reflect upon their experience in a structured way. It is organized into these sections:

Section I: Introduction
Section II: Change Management Defined
Section III: The Change Process
Section IV: The Change Problem
Section V: Change Management Skills
Section VI: Change Strategies
Section VII: How Do You Manage Change?

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Case Studies

  • "Building One New Elan: Retaining and Relocating Employees Post - Acquisition," Elan Pharmaceuticals
  • "ServiceMaster Management Services Announcement," Dome Communications Inc.
  • "Labor Dispute in Health Care," Capital District Health Authority, Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Industry News

  • Best Practices in Change Management Report
  • Mathematics of Mergers
  • 9 Tips for Change Agents
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Change Management Resources
Complete Guide to Integrated Change


IABC Research Foundation Report:
How Communication Drives Merger Success

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