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Change-Capable Leadership: The Real Power Propelling Successful Change

Discover insights from senior executives on leading change when facing complex business challenges requiring shifts in established practices. Research provides practical guidance for leaders driving organizational transformation and overcoming resistance to change.

Reference

Bendixen, S. M., Campbell, M., Criswell, C., & Smith, R. (2017) Change-capable leadership: The real power propelling successful change [White paper]. Center for Creative Leadership.

https://doi.org/10.35613/ccl.2017.2049