Bending Granite
Leading Change with Purpose
30 + True Stories about Leading Change
These real stories of positive change share the hope that we can make things better, even if you must bend granite to make it happen.
This book is for practitioners of change:
- Team leaders and committee chairs
- Managers and supervisors at all levels
- CEOs, Board Members, and executive leadership
- Consultants
- Educators, trainers, and students
- Anyone working to create change for the better
This book can teach and inspire you as you work to create positive change in your organization.
Stories to inspire positive change
A Community Learning Together – MAQIN
Barb gives a lesson for a “Community of Practice.” She shares the building blocks for sustaining a quality network – The Madison Area Quality Improvement Network (MAQIN).
Never Say Die
In the face of leadership transition, staff from the prior administration helped the new mayor achieve his priorities and kept their own priorities going as well.
Why Is It Upside Down?
A true story that illustrates the wisdom of seeing all work as a process; the benefit that comes from understanding the process at all stages, and including front-line workers in the improvements.
Consider sharing your story with our community
The 30+ authors of this book have all been agents of change. They are difference-makers passionate about their organizations who persistently and patiently managed to shape but not break the businesses they loved.
Because you are driven to help your organization or community improve its operations, services, products, and relationships, we share these stories for you to read.
Many of you are leading change and we believe you want to make a difference.
Coming Soon: The opportunity to share your stories.
Resources and Tools
Resources and tools to support your goals can be found on the Resources Page.