How to overcome change resistance
Mai 31, 2010
Changing one’s behaviour is oftentimes very difficult, though the desired change seems reasonable and logical. Coevally, psychological research shows that the human brain is composed of two diverging systems concerning decision making: The rational one and the emotional one.
The authors, Chip and Dan Heath, build on these findings theoretically and state that in order to achieve behaviour change, both parts of the brain have to be in line with the aspired aim. They underline the practical validity of this concept by a great variety of real life examples:
From individually altering one’s recycling habits to convincing others of consuming healthier food, from rebranding one’s business to overcoming corruption in governments, all these cases demonstrate very convincingly the way of overcoming change reluctance. This book is highly recommended for business executives as well as all human beings fighting for individual change.
Heath, C. & Heath, D. (2010). SWITCH. How to change things when change is hard. Broadway Business
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Positive change by strengthening assertiveness
April 14, 2010
Being more assertive is a useful individual characteristic, yet personal change does not come about that simple. Therefore this well-grounded guide provides practical step-by-step instructions readers can easily implement in their everyday life.
The behaviour change programme presented by the authors is based on a variety of techniques stemming from psychology, communications, speech and theatre acting. It focuses on improved expression of opinion in every kind of personal and professional relationships by strengthening self assurance.
This book’s great plus factor is the introduction of the DESC model (describe, express, specify and consequences). Throughout the chapters readers will find helpful exercises to test their assertiveness, evaluate their progress and transfer the model into their own specific living environment.
Bower, S. & Bower, G. (2004). Asserting yourself: A practical guide for positive change. Cambridge: Da Capo Press.
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The 7 levels of personal change
März 30, 2010
The author Rolf Smith, managing director of the School for Innovators, demonstrates how to accomplish positive individual change in all aspects of life. One can find out about habitual constraints and how to overcome them by thinking differently and focussing on (career) prospects.
The book therefore offers various psychological tools such as the Myers-Briggs typology to diagnose one’s type of personality as well as the Kirton adaption-innovation inventory, testing one’s openness for change. Furthermore, readers will gain better understanding of their social surrounding, learning to put themselves in the position of their colleagues and family members.
As an insightful business guide, the book also provides best case examples of international companies that have successfully incorporated Smith’s seven levels of change, inter alia Exxon, IBM, the Royal Bank of Canada and Texaco.
Smith, R. (2007). The 7 levels of change: Different thinking for different results (3rd ed.), Tapestry Press.
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