54 Ways to Manage Change at Work (Paperback)

Michael Wash

ISBN 10: 1066651221 / ISBN 13: 9781066651221

Published by Mwa Publications, 2026

About this Item

Paperback. Change is no longer an occasional event-it is the environment in which we live and work.Technology evolves. Organisations restructure. Careers change. Relationships shift. Expectations rise.Yet one thing remains remarkably consistent: People resist change.Not because they are difficult.Not because they lack ability.But because change challenges certainty, identity, habit and security.In 54 Ways to Work With Change, Michael Wash brings together more than four decades of experience in organisational development, leadership, nursing, counselling and psychology to explore the human side of change through one powerful metaphor-the brickwall.Some brickwalls are obvious.Others are invisible.Some protect us.Some prevent us from growing.Through fifty-four memorable "Brickwall Approaches," the reader is invited to recognise resistance, understand its purpose and discover more constructive ways of working with it.This fully revised fourth edition combines humour, practical wisdom and reflective insight with proven leadership principles that remain remarkably relevant in today's rapidly changing world.Inside you will discover: - Fifty-four memorable approaches for understanding and working with resistance- Practical leadership techniques that build trust rather than fear- Creative ways to encourage innovation and adaptability- Insights into organisational culture and sustainable change- Self-assessment tools for personal effectiveness and time management- Models for developing stronger teams and better meetings- Reflections on resilience, learning and personal growthWritten in an accessible and conversational style, this is not simply another book about change management. It is about understanding people-including ourselves.Whether you are a leader, manager, coach, consultant, facilitator, educator or someone facing significant personal change, this book offers practical ideas that can be returned to again and again.It reminds us that every barrier has a purpose, every resistance has a story and every brickwall has the potential to become a doorway. Change is inevitable. Resistance is natural. Through 54 memorable approaches, discover practical ways to understand resistance, lead change and unlock human potential. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: 54 Ways to Manage Change at Work (Paperback)
• Publisher: Mwa Publications
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1066651221
• ISBN 13: 9781066651221
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Change is unavoidable. Resistance is universal. Understanding it changes everything.

Why do people resist change?

Why do some embrace it while others defend against it?

Why do organisations struggle to adapt, even when the need for change seems obvious?

Drawing on more than forty years of experience in leadership, organisational development, psychology, coaching and change management, Michael Wash explores these questions through one powerful metaphor: the brickwall.

Some brickwalls are built from fear. Some from habit, pride, anxiety or past experience. Some protect us. Some imprison us.

Through humour, practical wisdom and thought-provoking insight, 54 Ways to Work With Change presents fifty-four memorable approaches to understanding and working with resistance—both in ourselves and in others.

Inside you will discover:

Why resistance to change is often emotional rather than rational

How leaders unintentionally create defensiveness

Practical ways of building trust, engagement and ownership

Creative approaches to overcoming personal and organisational barriers

The dangers of manipulation, coercion and fear-based leadership

How to develop resilience, adaptability and self-awareness

In addition to the fifty-four Brickwall Management Approaches, this revised edition includes practical tools for:

• Leadership development

• Team effectiveness

• Organisational culture

• Effective meetings

• Personal effectiveness and time management

• Reflective practice and self-assessment

Written with warmth, humour and honesty, this book is for leaders, managers, coaches, consultants, facilitators and anyone seeking to navigate change more successfully in work and life.

Because the greatest barriers to change are rarely made of brick.