Change

The major new novel from the once-in-a-generation author of The End of Eddy 'One of the most important, politically vital and morally bracing writers of his generation’ Keiran Goddard, Guardian ‘ Change fills me with admiration and inspiration, as well as renewed faith in writing itself’ Maggie Nelson ‘One of the major writers of our time' Garth Greenwell 'I read everything he writes' Esi Edugyan ‘A mesmeric novel’ Daily Mail Édouard Louis longs for a life beyond the poverty, discrimination and violence in his working-class hometown - so he sets out to study in Amiens, and, later, at university in Paris. He sheds the provincial 'Eddy' for an elegant new name, determined to eradicate every aspect of his past. He reads incessantly; he dines with aristocrats; he spends nights with millionaires and drug dealers alike. Everything he does is motivated by a single obsession: to become someone else. Change is at once a personal odyssey, a story of dreams, friendship and the perils of leaving the past behind, and a profound portrait of a society divided by class, inequality and power. Translated by John Lambert

The major new novel from the once-in-a-generation author of The End of Eddy 'One of the most important, politically vital and morally bracing writers of his generation’ Keiran Goddard, Guardian ‘ Change fills me with admiration and inspiration, as well as renewed faith in writing itself’ Maggie Nelson ‘One of the major writers of our time' Garth Greenwell 'I read everything he writes' Esi Edugyan ‘A mesmeric novel’ Daily Mail Édouard Louis longs for a life beyond the poverty, discrimination and violence in his working-class hometown - so he sets out to study in Amiens, and, later, at university in Paris. He sheds the provincial 'Eddy' for an elegant new name, determined to eradicate every aspect of his past. He reads incessantly; he dines with aristocrats; he spends nights with millionaires and drug dealers alike. Everything he does is motivated by a single obsession: to become someone else. Change is at once a personal odyssey, a story of dreams, friendship and the perils of leaving the past behind, and a profound portrait of a society divided by class, inequality and power. Translated by John Lambert

'A remarkable and important guide to effecting change in our individual lives, businesses, societies - and beyond' JONAH BERGER, bestselling author of Contagious How did movements like the Arab Spring and Black Lives Matter take off when they did? How did Lord Kitchener recruit 2,000,000 volunteers at the start of World War I? Why did Twitter take hold while Google+ has failed? What surprising lessons can we learn from Covid 19? From the spread of Covid-19 to the rise of political polarization, from implicit bias to genetically modified food, from NASA to Netflix - it's time to think differently about how change works. Professor Damon Centola is the world expert in the new science of networks. His ground-breaking research across areas as disparate as voting, health, technology and finance has highlighted powerful and highly effective new ways to ensure lasting change. In this book, Centola distils over a decade of deep experience into a fascinating new theory that challenges previous assumptions that new ideas are either contagious or not. Change shows that beliefs and behaviours are not transmitted from person to person in the simple way that a virus is. The real story of social change is more complex and much more interesting. When we are exposed to a new idea, our social networks guide our responses in striking and surprising ways. Drawing on deep-yet-accessible research and fascinating examples, Change presents a paradigm-shifting new science for understanding what drives change, recognising our blind spots and how we can change the world around us.

'A remarkable and important guide to effecting change in our individual lives, businesses, societies - and beyond' JONAH BERGER, bestselling author of Contagious How did movements like the Arab Spring and Black Lives Matter take off when they did? How did Lord Kitchener recruit 2,000,000 volunteers at the start of World War I? Why did Twitter take hold while Google+ has failed? What surprising lessons can we learn from Covid 19? From the spread of Covid-19 to the rise of political polarization, from implicit bias to genetically modified food, from NASA to Netflix - it's time to think differently about how change works. Professor Damon Centola is the world expert in the new science of networks. His ground-breaking research across areas as disparate as voting, health, technology and finance has highlighted powerful and highly effective new ways to ensure lasting change. In this book, Centola distils over a decade of deep experience into a fascinating new theory that challenges previous assumptions that new ideas are either contagious or not. Change shows that beliefs and behaviours are not transmitted from person to person in the simple way that a virus is. The real story of social change is more complex and much more interesting. When we are exposed to a new idea, our social networks guide our responses in striking and surprising ways. Drawing on deep-yet-accessible research and fascinating examples, Change presents a paradigm-shifting new science for understanding what drives change, recognising our blind spots and how we can change the world around us.

Named a Best Book of the Year by Vogue , BBC, and Hudson Booksellers A New Yorker Recommended Read of the Year An autobiographical novel from ?douard Louis, hailed as one of the most important voices of his generation--about social class, transformation, and the perils of leaving the past behind. One question took center stage in my life, it focused all my thoughts and occupied every moment when I was alone with myself: how could I get this revenge, by what means? I tried everything. ?douard Louis longs for a life beyond the poverty, discrimination, and violence in his working-class hometown--so he sets out for school in Amiens and, later, university in Paris. He sheds the provincial "Eddy" for an elegant new name, determined to eradicate every aspect of his past. He reads incessantly, he dines with aristocrats, he spends nights with millionaires and drug dealers alike. Everything he does is motivated by a single obsession: to become someone else. At once harrowing and profound, Change is not just a personal odyssey, a story of dreams and of "the beautiful violence of being torn away," but a vividly rendered portrait of a society divided by class, power, and inequality.

Named a Best Book of the Year by Vogue , BBC, and Hudson Booksellers A New Yorker Recommended Read of the Year An autobiographical novel from ?douard Louis, hailed as one of the most important voices of his generation--about social class, transformation, and the perils of leaving the past behind. One question took center stage in my life, it focused all my thoughts and occupied every moment when I was alone with myself: how could I get this revenge, by what means? I tried everything. ?douard Louis longs for a life beyond the poverty, discrimination, and violence in his working-class hometown--so he sets out for school in Amiens and, later, university in Paris. He sheds the provincial "Eddy" for an elegant new name, determined to eradicate every aspect of his past. He reads incessantly, he dines with aristocrats, he spends nights with millionaires and drug dealers alike. Everything he does is motivated by a single obsession: to become someone else. At once harrowing and profound, Change is not just a personal odyssey, a story of dreams and of "the beautiful violence of being torn away," but a vividly rendered portrait of a society divided by class, power, and inequality.

Named a Best Book of the Year by Vogue , BBC, and Hudson Booksellers A New Yorker Recommended Read of the Year An autobiographical novel from ?douard Louis--"one of the most important, politically vital and morally bracing writers of his generation" ( The Guardian )--about social class, transformation, and the perils of leaving the past behind. One question took center stage in my life, it focused all of my thoughts and occupied every moment when I was alone with myself: how could I get this revenge, by what means? I tried everything. ?douard Louis longs for a life beyond the poverty, discrimination, and violence in his working-class hometown--so he sets out for school in Amiens and, later, university in Paris. He sheds the provincial "Eddy" for an elegant new name, determined to eradicate every aspect of his past. He reads incessantly; he dines with aristocrats; he spends nights with millionaires and drug dealers alike. Everything he does is motivated by a single obsession: to become someone else. At once harrowing and profound, Change is not just a personal odyssey, a story of dreams and of "the beautiful violence of being torn away," but a profound portrait of a society divided by class, power, and inequality.

Named a Best Book of the Year by Vogue , BBC, and Hudson Booksellers A New Yorker Recommended Read of the Year An autobiographical novel from ?douard Louis--"one of the most important, politically vital and morally bracing writers of his generation" ( The Guardian )--about social class, transformation, and the perils of leaving the past behind. One question took center stage in my life, it focused all of my thoughts and occupied every moment when I was alone with myself: how could I get this revenge, by what means? I tried everything. ?douard Louis longs for a life beyond the poverty, discrimination, and violence in his working-class hometown--so he sets out for school in Amiens and, later, university in Paris. He sheds the provincial "Eddy" for an elegant new name, determined to eradicate every aspect of his past. He reads incessantly; he dines with aristocrats; he spends nights with millionaires and drug dealers alike. Everything he does is motivated by a single obsession: to become someone else. At once harrowing and profound, Change is not just a personal odyssey, a story of dreams and of "the beautiful violence of being torn away," but a profound portrait of a society divided by class, power, and inequality.

Understand the unique pattern to change and you can turn that change into opportunity! Change: How to Turn Uncertainty Into Opportunity is among the transformative books to change your mindset on navigating change with confidence. With a wealth of experience, the experts at FranklinCovey demystify uncertainty and empower leaders to drive positive outcomes for business management. Understand the predictable patterns. By following the Change Model outlined in the book, leaders can effectively engage their teams and chart a clear path forward. This book provides concrete examples for engaging teams through their unique process for creating actionable change. It also explores how to leaders and their businesses can get comfortable with uncertainty, make informed decisions, and adapt to varying circumstances, fostering a culture of positive change and innovation within organizations. A profound business parable. Change: How to Turn Uncertainty Into Opportunity is a must-read for anyone seeking to be adept at the art of problem solving and take control of the change process. It is a valuable resource that begins with a business parable that invites leaders to reflect on their own change journey and discover their team's set of predictable patterns and reactions. Navigate change effectively and drive meaningful results in today's dynamic business management environment. Inside you’ll find: Concrete examples and step-by-step instructions to engage teams through the change process Details on the Change Model leading to actionable and predictable change Insights into where most change initiatives fail and how to adapt If you are looking for some of the best business management books such as Powering Change or Who Rocked the Boat? then read Change !

Understand the unique pattern to change and you can turn that change into opportunity! Change: How to Turn Uncertainty Into Opportunity is among the transformative books to change your mindset on navigating change with confidence. With a wealth of experience, the experts at FranklinCovey demystify uncertainty and empower leaders to drive positive outcomes for business management. Understand the predictable patterns. By following the Change Model outlined in the book, leaders can effectively engage their teams and chart a clear path forward. This book provides concrete examples for engaging teams through their unique process for creating actionable change. It also explores how to leaders and their businesses can get comfortable with uncertainty, make informed decisions, and adapt to varying circumstances, fostering a culture of positive change and innovation within organizations. A profound business parable. Change: How to Turn Uncertainty Into Opportunity is a must-read for anyone seeking to be adept at the art of problem solving and take control of the change process. It is a valuable resource that begins with a business parable that invites leaders to reflect on their own change journey and discover their team's set of predictable patterns and reactions. Navigate change effectively and drive meaningful results in today's dynamic business management environment. Inside you’ll find: Concrete examples and step-by-step instructions to engage teams through the change process Details on the Change Model leading to actionable and predictable change Insights into where most change initiatives fail and how to adapt If you are looking for some of the best business management books such as Powering Change or Who Rocked the Boat? then read Change !

Transform your organization with speed and efficiency using this insightful new resource Incremental improvement is no longer sufficient in helping organizations navigate the complexity, uncertainty and volatility of today's world. In Change: How Organizations Achieve Hard-to-Imagine Results in Uncertain and Volatile Times , authors John P. Kotter, Vanessa Akhtar, and Gaurav Gupta explore how to create non-linear, dramatic change in your organization. You'll discover the emerging science of change that teaches us about how to build organizations – from businesses to governments – that change and adapt rapidly. In Change you'll discover: Why the ability of organizations to deal with threats and take advantage of opportunities in the face of ever greater complexity and uncertainty is being severely challenged In-depth, evidence-based, actionable solutions for dealing with institutional resistance to change Case studies and success stories that describe organizations who have successfully built the ability to change quickly into their DNA A universal approach for how to dramatically improve outcomes from various change efforts, including: strategy execution, digital transformation, restructuring, and more Perfect for managers, executives, and leaders at companies of all types and sizes, Change will also prove to be a valuable asset to other professionals who serve these organizations. This book is for anyone seeking a proven approach for delivering fast, sustainable and comprehensive results.

Transform your organization with speed and efficiency using this insightful new resource Incremental improvement is no longer sufficient in helping organizations navigate the complexity, uncertainty and volatility of today's world. In Change: How Organizations Achieve Hard-to-Imagine Results in Uncertain and Volatile Times , authors John P. Kotter, Vanessa Akhtar, and Gaurav Gupta explore how to create non-linear, dramatic change in your organization. You'll discover the emerging science of change that teaches us about how to build organizations – from businesses to governments – that change and adapt rapidly. In Change you'll discover: Why the ability of organizations to deal with threats and take advantage of opportunities in the face of ever greater complexity and uncertainty is being severely challenged In-depth, evidence-based, actionable solutions for dealing with institutional resistance to change Case studies and success stories that describe organizations who have successfully built the ability to change quickly into their DNA A universal approach for how to dramatically improve outcomes from various change efforts, including: strategy execution, digital transformation, restructuring, and more Perfect for managers, executives, and leaders at companies of all types and sizes, Change will also prove to be a valuable asset to other professionals who serve these organizations. This book is for anyone seeking a proven approach for delivering fast, sustainable and comprehensive results.

Be the Captain of Your Change Journey While every change is unique, there is a predictable pattern to change. By understanding that pattern you can build the skills to pilot your team through the waters of disruptive change. Change is inevitable. When unexpected or unwanted change disrupts well-established routines, personally and professionally, it’s natural to wonder, “Who rocked the boat?” Unfortunately, that is exactly the wrong question to ask! Discover from the change experts at FranklinCovey how successful leaders engage people in change and turn change into opportunity. FranklinCovey is the world leader in helping organizations achieve results that require collective behavior change. They have built a Change Model that demystifies the uncertainty of change and creates the opportunity to realize greater results, personal growth, and even innovation. A simple but profound business parable. Change: How to Turn Uncertainty Into Opportunity begins with a business parable that invites leaders to reflect on their own change journey and discover how their “crew” falls into a set of predicable patterns and reactions. Whatever the size or scope of the change you’re facing, by following the story’s Change Model you can confidently lead and chart a way forward knowing what will come next. Learn from “been there done that” change experts. In their book, authors Curtis Bateman, Marché Pleshette, Andy Cindrich, and Christi Phillips guide you and your organization through change, sharing their decades of experience with concrete examples. Inside find: Step-by-step instructions on how to engage teams throughout the change process How the Change Model makes change actionable and predictable How to minimize the disruption of change Where most change initiatives fail and how to adapt If you have read change management books like Who Moved My Cheese , Switch , Our Iceberg is Melting , or Managing Transitions , you will love this book.

Be the Captain of Your Change Journey While every change is unique, there is a predictable pattern to change. By understanding that pattern you can build the skills to pilot your team through the waters of disruptive change. Change is inevitable. When unexpected or unwanted change disrupts well-established routines, personally and professionally, it’s natural to wonder, “Who rocked the boat?” Unfortunately, that is exactly the wrong question to ask! Discover from the change experts at FranklinCovey how successful leaders engage people in change and turn change into opportunity. FranklinCovey is the world leader in helping organizations achieve results that require collective behavior change. They have built a Change Model that demystifies the uncertainty of change and creates the opportunity to realize greater results, personal growth, and even innovation. A simple but profound business parable. Change: How to Turn Uncertainty Into Opportunity begins with a business parable that invites leaders to reflect on their own change journey and discover how their “crew” falls into a set of predicable patterns and reactions. Whatever the size or scope of the change you’re facing, by following the story’s Change Model you can confidently lead and chart a way forward knowing what will come next. Learn from “been there done that” change experts. In their book, authors Curtis Bateman, Marché Pleshette, Andy Cindrich, and Christi Phillips guide you and your organization through change, sharing their decades of experience with concrete examples. Inside find: Step-by-step instructions on how to engage teams throughout the change process How the Change Model makes change actionable and predictable How to minimize the disruption of change Where most change initiatives fail and how to adapt If you have read change management books like Who Moved My Cheese , Switch , Our Iceberg is Melting , or Managing Transitions , you will love this book.