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Exercises

Conclusion

The quote at the start of Chapter 11 says it all. The above will take a little time.
But if we do it well it will release energy in support of change. We often under-
estimate the time and energy needed to introduce change. Paying attention to
the issues dealt with here will save time in the longer run. The current changes
will be implemented more quickly. The organization will become more receptive
to overall change.

EXERCISES

1 Can you identify any means by which the method for implementing change in
company B (page 229) took account of the coping cycle model?

2 How important is the corporate culture? To what extent does corporate culture
affect innovation?
3 Can you apply the coping cycle model to any change you have experienced?

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