Who Killed Change? Solving the Mystery of Leading People Through Change

By the bestselling author of The One Minute Manager, this clever business parable explores why so many organisational change efforts fail and how leaders can make change succeed. Every day, organisations around the world launch change initiatives, often large and costly ones, designed to improve the status quo. Yet research shows that 50 to 70 percent of these efforts fail. Some collapse quickly, while others fade slowly, draining resources, energy, and morale along the way. So who or what is killing change? That is the mystery at the heart of this engaging whodunit. The story follows a Columbo-style detective named Agent, assigned to investigate the murder of yet another Change initiative. Along the way, Agent interviews thirteen prime suspects, including a short-sighted leader named Vision, a chronically late manager called Urgency, an executive named Communication whose laryngitis renders messages unclear, and several other all-too-familiar characters. Readers will easily recognise these suspects from their own workplaces. In solving the case, Agent reveals insights that empower readers to become effective change agents within their organisations. Condition note This copy is in excellent condition. Important sections have been underlined and highlighted in yellow, with handwritten notes added to capture key insights. These markings are intentional, do not affect readability, and are meant to support reflection and practical application.