About the Book

This book is a collection of experiences of a Change Manager. The general perception of a manager who initiates change is that of a “Devil” because every change moves away from comfort zones into unknown territories, which is usually not welcomed. Gradually, during the change exercise, one realizes how critical and important it was to change and without the same, the very existence would have been in question. At this juncture the management start crediting the “Devil” (Change Manager) for the good work and the perception alters to that of an “Angel”. This book takes you through the Challenges and Complexities of Change Management and Merger Integration and provides a working definition of the various strategies, tools and processes, which any manager can easily use to derive desired results with minimum choas and damage.

Contents

Part A Change Management: 1. Basics 2. People in Change 3. Macro Strategy 4. Change Management Model 5. Change Management Tools 6. Change Strategist and Agent Qualities Part B Merger Integration: 7. Backdrop 8. Issues in an M & A 9. Tools to Manage Issues 10. Communication 11. Game of Seven Part C Management Concepts Insight 12. Vocabulary Part D Blueprints 13. Blueprints for Change Management and Merger Integration

About the Author

Mr. Srinivas Rao is a human capital strategist, has considerable background in change management. He has worked both as internal staff and external consultant to organizations of varying size across multi industries. He has held management roles at various levels in Computer Associates-TCG, Baan, Ernst & Young, Videocon International and currently associated with Satyam Computer Services. A passionate writer and speaker on the subject of Human Capital, his writings include “Managing HR Issues in a Merger” – Published in the ‘Handbook of Business Strategy 2002’ Thomson Financials USA, “Principles and Practices of Management” – A textbook for undergraduate students recommended by State Government of Madhya Pradesh for Bhoj Open University.