I would enjoy reviewing for you. I also teach a course in change leadership
so it fits right into my teaching and my interests. I will also ask my
colleagues in the Organizational Change program if they would be interested
in reviewing.
Ken
Ken Rossi, Ed.D.
Asst. Professor of Information Systems
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, Hawaii
(808) 544-1412
rossik001@hawaii.rr.com
krossi@hpu.edu
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Lundquist" <
garyl@market-engineering.com>
To: <
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Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2002 11:34 AM
Subject: Call for reviewers: The Way of Change
> "Change will never, ever again be as slow as it is today."
>
> Colleagues,
>
> I am nearing a revision of The Way of Change, a philosophy of change. I
> need reviewers. Though some of you may wish to participate, I also need
> reviewers from a wide range of backgrounds.
>
> Can any of you point me to a listserv about change? I need to be able to
> broadcast my call for reviewers. Ideally, I will find a few names
> recognized by the larger population.
>
> My call for reviewers is stated below.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Best,
>
> Gary
> -----------
> The Way of Change is a small book. 38,000 words. It begins with the
> premise that "the way of nature is change", and argues that change will
> continue to accelerate in advancing civilizations.
> Accelerating change threatens the stability of those civilizations,
> forcing adaptation. If adaptation mechanisms fail, civilization fails.
> To avoid failure individuals, organizations, and societies must
> integrate many change strategies. Yet every attempt to manage change also
> accelerates change.
> Thus the only solution is a philosophy - a personal and corporate way
of
> living within change.
>
> The book is not academic. It has no references. It is an essay.
>
> My target audience:
> Anyone who is nervous about, frustrated, or just plain afraid of the
> pace of change in today's world.
> Anyone who wants better control over their lives in the midst of
change.
> Older generations who want to help younger generations face
accelerating
> change.
> Companies and other organizations facing change and seeking an
internal
> culture capable of handling change.
> Others? You may have suggestions.
>
> My requests:
> 1. Quotes: I need short quotes for the cover and inside cover. If
you
> like the book, I'd appreciate a capsule recommendation.
> 2. Content: I will send the book in Word format. You are welcome to
> intersperse comments with Change Tracking turned on, or you can comment in
a
> separate document referring to specific pages.
> Does the book make sense? Is it coherent?
> Do I make my case for accelerating change? Does the book
> convince you that change will soon dominate human existence?
> Do I create a sense of urgency to prepare for change?
> Does my solution satisfy you?
> Have I left out key ideas or missed key points?
> If any of these are answered with "No" or "Not really", then
> what would you suggest I do to improve it?
>
> A reviewer of a previous edition suggested that I put my ideas into a
novel,
> as did Ayn Rand. For now, I've written a philosophy. I don't envision a
> dramatic format change.
>
> If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
>
> I very much appreciate your help.
>
> ----------------------------
> Change happens. Everywhere. All of the time.
> The only way to manage change... is with change.
>
> Gary Lundquist - The Accelerator
> 303-840-9929
www.market-engineering.com
>
garyl@market-engineering.com