Top‐down approach to change readiness: How university librarians liked to lose the status quo

Abstract

Purpose

The aim of this paper is to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

The paper finds.that organizations have to learn the lesson that change can be welcomed by employees if they are given compelling reasons why change is needed, convincing evidence why the status quo is no longer an option, effective involvement in managing the change process, sufficient time to get used to and involved in the new systems, and relevant training and development to equip them to take on new challenges.

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to‐digest format.

Citation

(2008), "Top‐down approach to change readiness: How university librarians liked to lose the status quo", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 22 No. 5, pp. 26-28. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777280810896435