Changing the essence : [electronic resource] the art of creating and leading fundamental change in organizations / Richard Beckhard, Wendy Pritchard.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 97-100) and index.

Choosing the fundamental change strategy -- Creating a learning organization: balanced rewards for results and improvement -- Leading a vision-driven change effort: a commitment to the future -- Focusing the effort: crucial themes that drive change -- Resolving the leader's personal dilemmas: style and behavior -- Aligning the organization: integration of roles, systems, and rewards -- Leading the transition: strategies for process, commitment, and communication -- Epilogue: Visionary leaders and transformed organizations.