The Effective Change Manager's Handbook: Essential Guidance to the Change Management Body of Knowledge

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He is the Chief Examiner for APMG Change Management products and lead author of the first global Change Management Body of Knowledge (CMBoK) for the Change Management Institute. The APMG International Change Management courses are accepted by the Change Management institute as fulfilling the knowledge requirements of their accreditation processes and from early 2015 these examinations will be fully revised to align with The Effective Change Manager’s Handbook, which will become the official examination guide for this qualification. The APMG International Change Management and Swirl Device logo is a trademark of The APM Group Limited, used under permission of The APM Group Limited. Readily identifiable in organizations and in business literature it is no longer reliant on parent disciplines such as organizational development or project management.

The APMG International Managing Benefits and Swirl Device is a trademark of The APM Group Limited, used under permission of The APM Group Limited. A single-volume learning resource covering the range of knowledge required, it includes chapters from established thought leaders on topics ranging from benefits management, stakeholder strategy, facilitation, change readiness, project management and education and learning support. P3O®, MoP®, M_o_R®, MoV®, PRINCE2®, PRINCE2 Agile® and MSP® are registered trade marks of AXELOS Limited, used under permission of AXELOS Limited. They accredit professional training and consulting organizations and manage certification schemes for knowledge-based workers. The Effective Change Manager's Handbook helps practitioners, employers and academics define and practise change management successfully and develop change management maturity within their organization.The APMG International Better Business Cases and Swirl Device logo is a trademark of The APM Group Limited. All four editors worked on behalf of the Change Management Institute to co-author the first global change management body of knowledge, The Effective Change Manager, and are members of the APMG International examination panel for change management. Richard Smith (Editor) is a specialist in organizational development-related people development issues.

It is a powerful learning resource which will support trainers and academics in teaching change management and in developing highly-effective change managers.I am currently in the process of reviewing the Effective Change Manager’s Handbook ahead of completing the APMG Change Management Foundation and Practitioner examinations. It’s an excellent resource and – as an individual with a Bachelor degree in HR/IR and Certificate IV in Project Management – the book covers a great mix of theories and models for both disciplines. Selected as the Management Challenge book of the month by the CMI Book Club this 5 star guide has been named 'exceptional' and a 'must read' for any manager or leader. The Effective Change Manager’s Handbook is based on the robust knowledge architecture of the Change Management Institute’s ‘change management body of knowledge’ The Effective Change Manager. The APMG official handbook based on the Change Management Body of Knowledge created by Change Management Institute bringing together the combined wisdom of 17 thought leaders in a single volume.

The APMG International Better Business Cases and Swirl Device logo is a trademark of The APM Group Limited, used under permission of The APM Group. The APMG Change Management course has been an enjoyable experience and great addition to my skill set. Presenting the whole change process, from idea to implementation, The Effective Change Manager’s Handbook offers practical tools, techniques and models relevant to any change initiative. This is a book which would be of principal benefit to people who are beginning to be more responsible for managing significant changes in their organisations.The Effective Change Manager’s Handbook is a powerful learning resource in supporting and developing highly-effective change managers, the perfect addition to the Change Management certification. The APMG International Praxis Framework and Swirl Device logo is a trademark of The APM Group Limited and Praxis Framework Ltd, used under permission of The APM Group Limited. Equips individuals with knowledge, theories, and techniques to effectively plan and implement successful change initiatives. The Change Manager's Handbook helps Change Manager's understand and apply the principles of change management in their organisation.