1. Overcoming Inertia Glen Moore Saint Petersburg College

2. Objectives Embracing change in order to remain competitive in the 21st century. Understanding methods of implementing change. Foreseeing results possible through efficient implementation of change

3. Types of Changes Affecting Organizations

4. Model for Leading Change Reference Page Kotter, J. (1996). Harvard Business School Press.

5. Employee Response Model pg Reference Page Berry, W. (February 1983) Overcoming Resistance to Change. Supervisory management.

6. Characteristics of a Strong Corporation Organizational members share clear values and beliefs about how to succeed in their business. Organizational members agree on which beliefs about how to succeed are most important. Different parts of the organization have similar beliefs about how to succeed. The rituals of day-to-day organizational life are well organized and consistent with company goals. Reference Page Deal, T., Kennedy, A. (1982). Corporate Cultures: The Rites and Rituals of Corporate Life.

7. Conclusion Managing change is essential to the continued growth and success of an organization Proper measures taken to execute change ensure an effective transition If change is embraced, the upside can be increased productivity and competitiveness.

8. References Berry, W. (February 1983) Overcoming Resistance to Change. Supervisory management. Deal, T., Kennedy, A. (1982). Corporate Cultures: The Rites and Rituals of Corporate Life. Kotter, J. (1996). Harvard Business School Press.