Jan Sverre Amundsen
Leading sustainable change
A model based on key lessons learned from a career in change and transformation
leading sustainable change
jan sverre amundsen
leading sustainable change
A model based on key lessons learned from a career in change and transformation
© Gyldendal Norsk Forlag AS 2021 1. utgave, 1. opplag 2021
ISBN 978-82-05-53502-2
Cover: Gyldendal Akademisk Layout: Laboremus Typesetting: have a book Font: Minion Pro 10,5/15 pt Paper: Amber graphic 90 g Printed by: Opolgraf, Poland, 2021
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Preface
After three decades of leading and facilitating change processes in major international corporations in Norway, Europe and on both American continents, I have gained substantial knowledge and experience from project management, and most of all, from managing change.
I am very grateful to companies like Hydro, Equinor, TietoEvry, Yara International and Cargotec for giving me the opportunity of encountering so many challenges across cultures over so many years. My experience tells me that, even though the cultures may differ, the mechanisms that apply to successful change have a lot in common. Three decades of change has also influenced me, my values and my core beliefs. The need to share this knowledge and experience has grown with time.
The core of this book is a model for change, which remains universal even though my own background has coloured the content. This influence applies to both the model and the book itself.
The book is split into three main parts. The first part brings leadership and values into focus as the fundamental element for successful change. The second part presents the model as a universal approach to change. The third and final part connects the dots between the various aspects of leadership and successful change.
Over recent years I have had the pleasure to get to know Agata Belanger, a coach and personal growth enthusiast. Agata has been a key contributor to this work and added substantial value through her critical review and analytic capabilities.
Her work has ensured a substantial leap forward in the quality of the end product. Through direct and constructive feedback, and her unique ability to see opportunity, she has provided the inspiration behind this project. Thank you, Agata, for your stimulating conversation, your dedication, and your thoughtful and insightful contributions.
Stathelle, May 2021 Jan Sverre Amundsen