Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change
Why I recommend it
Bridges explains why announcing a change and helping people live through it are different jobs. The book gives leaders a way to understand the loss and uncertainty that can come with change.
What it changed in my thinking
People may need time to let go of an old role or way of working before they’re ready for what’s next.
Who it’s useful for
Leaders guiding reorganizations, mergers, or team changes.
A tension or limitation
People won’t move through the phases in order or at the same pace. Some resistance may also be reasonable.