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The key to implementing successful change programs lies in the development of the compact, a renewal of the total relationship between the individual and the organization. Successful change only happens when individuals are able to renew their occupational, economic, social and psychological commitments to the organization in the context of change initiatives. The Change Pact shows how to create, develop and implement these contracts as part of a program of ongoing commitment to change. Paul Strebel is an expert on strategic change management, especially the anticipation of industry breakpoints, and the design of new compacts (commitments) to support on going change. Paul has captured the essence of successful change implementation - that real change requires the commitment of your entire workforce. Reading this book will convince managers that they must approach their employees in an individual, differentiated way to gain their commitment and ensure their organization's future success. This book should appear on the shelves of academics, strategists and practitioners alike.- WJ Alexander, Chief Executive, Thames Water Plc Getting people to commit fully has become a key to successful ongoing change. This book provides an essential guide to those involved in creating that competence in organizations, focusing on the critical relationships between the people in the organization and those leading the change. It makes excellent reading. - Nick Ferguson, Managing Director, Schroders This book shows how successful change leaders get their people to commit to rapid on-going change, how to mobilize Change Agents, Bystanders and Traditionalists, while dealing with Resistors in radically different situations. Strebel has written a book that is essential reading for those who want to go beyond one-time change to continual change that outpaces the competition. - Dr Egon Zehnder, Chairman, Egon Zehnder International Change is the adrenalin without which a corpora