John Kotter, in his book, The Heart of Change says,

"The central challenge in (large scale change) is changing people's behavior. The central challenge is not strategy, not systems, not culture. These elements and many others can be very important, but the core problem without question is behavior-what people do, and the need for significant shifts in what people do."

The Wunderlin Company is a strong partner with our clients in designing and implementing the change processes needed to win in their industries.

Here's what Sid Anderson, III of Anderson Wood Products has to say about our work:

"When Karen began working with our family and management team, there were many aspects of our business model that needed to change. She helped us focus on a common vision for what the future could be, open up communication within the group, and create plans for improving performance. One year later, this is a very different work environment. Her assistance in addressing very complex issues and relationships is valued by everyone on the team."

Here are some articles from one of our newsletters that can help you learn more about teams:

Changing the Way We Change
ACT: An Effective Approach to Problem Solving
Using Team Problem Solving to Improve Performance and Profitability
The ACT Process: Benefits Are Abundant
Countdown to Change: The ACT Process in Action

…and from another one of our newsletter:

Take Special Care When Managing Virtual Teams: The Rewards Can Be Many

Here are some recommended books:

Leading Change by John P. Kotter

The Heart of Change: Real-Life Stories of How People Change Their Organizations by John P. Kotter and Dan S. Cohen

The Change Monster: The Human Forces that Fuel or Foil Corporate Transformation and Change by Jeanie Daniel Duck

Best Practices in Organization Development and Change by Louis Carter, David Giber, and Marshall Goldsmith

Appreciative Inquiry: Change at the Speed of Imagination by Jane Magruder Watkins and Bernard J. Mohr