|
|
Article: Adapting to the Speed of Change.
- Article from:
- Industrial Management
- Article date:
- November 1, 1999
- Author:
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1999 Institute of Industrial Engineers, Inc. (IIE). This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
Executive Summary
As the world grows more complex, pressure mounts for people and organizations to manage change at increasing speeds. What can people and organizations do to absorb these changes? This article examines how the events of change can be managed and how strategies for change can be implemented. The world and workplace are continually changing; the way change is managed will determine one's chances for survival and success.
All people and organizations are affected by change, and there is more change to contend with now than ever before. Progress keeps picking up speed, the world is getting more complex, and the rate of change continues to ...