Projects for continuous improvement are prevalent in today's business landscape, with transformations becoming increasingly common. However, individual and organizational resistance often hinders progress and inhibits results. That's where Projects Impacting Organizational Culture: Evolution by Integrating People into the Equation comes in. This essential guide offers a friendly and straightforward process to help prevent and manage change effectively.

Whether you are re-adapting your organization's culture, using Blue Ocean strategy, or improving processes using methodologies like PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) or DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control), this book provides a conceptually deep and practical process for application. It offers a unique perspective on the value of integrating Social and Technical disciplines based on core Quality Principles. This book presents a step-by-step process for conducting organizational diagnosis and interventions, combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience. Each step is accompanied by change management practices and tips, supported by relevant theory to ensure a solid understanding of the concepts discussed. Real case studies and examples are used to illustrate key points, integrating both social and technical approaches to change management.

This book is a valuable resource for professionals in design, manufacturing, project management, systems engineering, manufacturing management, reliability, usability, and quality specialists. It is also beneficial for graduate and senior undergraduate students, as well as instructors seeking to enhance organizational performance.

About the Author

Raul Molteni is a partner and CEO of Molteni Consulting, Argentina. He leads transformation projects based on customer and employee experience and process management. He is currently the International Academy for Quality President and served as Chair for the Quality in Governance Think Tank. He is a member of the Quality in Planet Earth Concerns and Quality in Logistics Think Tanks and has served on the Board of Directors from 2017-2018 for the American Society for Quality (ASQ). Mr. Molteni was awarded the Kaoru Ishikawa Medal by ASQ in 2021 for outstanding leadership and has had a positive impact on the human aspects of quality. He is a Certified Board Director for IGEP and an ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt.

Reviews

The emphasis on evolution and the psychological impact on the people involved in and participating in projects is a notable aspect of this work. It makes it clear that evolution does not occur without change within each of us.

The content will make potential readers reflect and help them understand that change is both for themselves and others who are part of the project; each with their own experiences. It encourages research and contains everything necessary for the reader to do so, improve their knowledge, and get involved. It contains clear evidence, lived and told by people who, ultimately, are agents of change.

A noteworthy chapter is "Why this book," which addresses and engages with the psychology underlying these changes.

- Arturo McKeon, Past Division Technical Manager, Coca Cola Latin America, River Plate Division

In today's fast-changing and unpredictable world, managing change is one of the most critical skills for individuals and organizations. Change management is not only crucial for adaptation but also serves as the foundation for problem-solving, process improvement, and innovation, which often results in changes. This book offers a profound and practical understanding of this critical discipline, drawing from the author's extensive experience. It is an indispensable resource for managers, executives, and leaders who seek to navigate change effectively and drive meaningful progress.

- Dr. Lars Soerqvist, Chair, International Academy for Quality President and Partner, Sandholm Associates AB Member of Advisory Committee, Shanghai Association for Quality (SAQ)

Book Information
ISBN 9781032898346
Author Raul Molteni
Format Hardback
Page Count 230
Imprint CRC Press
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 620g