Whispers of the Devil in an Angel

This book is a collection of experiences of a Change Manager. The general perception of a manager who initiates change is that of a “Devil” because every change moves away from comfort zones into unknown territories, which is usually not welcomed. Gradually, during the change exercise, one realizes how critical and important it was to change and without the same, the very existence would have been in question. At this juncture the management start crediting the “Devil” (Change Manager) for the good work and the perception alters to that of an “Angel”. This book takes you through the Challenges and Complexities of Change Management and Merger Integration and provides a working definition of the various strategies, tools and processes, which any manager can easily use to derive desired results with minimum choas and damage. Contents Part A Change Management: 1. Basics 2. People in Change 3. Macro Strategy 4. Change Management Model 5. Change Management Tools 6. Change Strategist and Agent Qualities Part B Merger Integration: 7. Backdrop 8. Issues in an M & A 9. Tools to Manage Issues 10. Communication 11. Game of Seven Part C Management Concepts Insight 12. Vocabulary Part D Blueprints 13. Blueprints for Change Management and Merger Integration