John Kotter, one of America’s most influential business gurus, has hit the presses recently with a piece on urgency. I always find Kotter’s material a very clear reminder of the basics that make change successful.

In this Change Manifesto, he speaks about:

• The environment we find ourselves in today is changing faster than ever. Although this is not a new observation, it can’t be emphasized enough.
• Change is no longer episodic, it is continuous. As a result, the ability to manage change well – and quickly – is now a fundamental requirement.
• Managing change well is all about creating and managing the right kinds of urgency: focused urgency and not wasteful cycles of activity.

His piece is worth reading.

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