00877nam a2200121Ia 450000500170000008000220001710000220003924500950006126000440015630000230020052005150022358300170073820260716043412.0  aLRC 12.04.01 B396  aBeckhard, Richard  aChanging the essence : the art of creating and leading fundamental change in organizations  bJossey-Bass Pub.aSan FranciscoUSc1992  axviii, [1], 105 p.  aAdvocates adopting a learning mode that values learning and improvement equally.  Provides a profile of a learning oeganization and discusses the key factors in leading a value-driven effort.  Examines five themes which may serve as the focus of  fundamental change, and the management process of choosing and prioritising themes.  Presents the change leader as a participant in charge, and examines the personal dilemmas he faces.  Identifies and explains steps to be taken during the transitional phase.\n \n  c1/23/01kM2L