The Little Book of Making Big Change Happen
An essential companion for leaders who are making big change happen
This book shares deceptively simple questions and ideas, that consistently spark new and powerful thinking for people leading change.
Simple, easy and very quick to get something useful.
“Driving big change is exciting, but difficult. This book acknowledges that and provides some practical help and support – a quiet voice of reason which will be useful for leaders and their teams alike. I loved reading it. But note: I found I wanted to stop and think about each section – so it might be deceptive if you think it will be a quick read!”
Susan Allen – Chief Transformation Officer, Santander UK
“Leading a major Infrastructure project is complex and demanding. Every new phase throws up fresh challenges. Managing these successfully requires a ‘dynamic’ organisation that constantly adapts itself to match the ever-changing risk profile. All too often leaders will focus on the ‘what’ – the hard outputs, putting the ‘how’ is second place. In my experience they should always sit alongside each other. The little book of big change focuses the ‘how’. For the experts it will be an aide-memoir, but for the rest of us it is an invaluable guide – a set of prompts that should be constantly referred to, practiced and delivered.”
Andrew Wolstenholme OBE FREng FICE – Chief Executive, Crossrail (Europe’s largest infrastructure project)
“When I started reading The Little Book of Big Change I knew immediately that it was going to be an important source of wisdom and inspiration to me. It reminds us of the vital importance of making time to stand back, look at the world around, and reflect on our powerful role as leaders of change. Essential reading, and a resource to be dipped into and re-read over many years.”
Adrienne Skelton – Director of Strategy, Arthritis Research UK
New from The One Leadership Project
THE LITTLE BOOK OF MAKING BIG CHANGE HAPPEN
“Its challenging and thought-provoking questions will, I believe, raise the self-awareness of any leader.”
Kevin Bowring,
Former RFU Head of Elite Coaching
and Welsh Rugby National Coach
“The simplicity of the approach hides the depth and meaning one can gain from it.”
Dr Fran Woodard,
Executive Director of Policy and Impact,
Macmillan Cancer Support
“I love how it’s business-like but also radically different to most books on leadership or change.”
Dr Mark Williamson,
Director,
Action for Happiness
Like many others who write in each week, you may find that you…
Use it for a 30 second ‘quick dip’ each day
Open it whenever you’re having a challenge
Love the way each page seems to speak to you
You’ll get something from it within 30 seconds. Guaranteed!
And from what other are saying, you might choose to take your time, ponder and savour it. It’s up to you.
It’s a bit different. Buy it. Try it. Tell us how it goes. You may be sharing a story like these…
“It’s an inspiring read. I love it. It’s so accessible. You can open it up at any page and find words of wisdom.”
Ali Roff – Editor-at-Large, Psychologies Magazine
“The simplicity of this short book belies its depth. It is a moment to pause, in the midst of change – even big change… This little offering brings together the complexity and challenge of change into a reflection that is accessible and straight talking, understanding and never simplistic…a valuable resource to be read, re-read, shared, dipped in and referred to. Just a little at a time; and possibly, just in time. A gift.”
Dr Anthony Kasozi – Coach, Consultant, Mentor and Advisor working among other things with the leading Malaria scientists across Africa
“A book that stands out from the crowd. I find the line at the bottom of each page especially helpful in reminding one that every issue, every problem can be simply distilled down to a combination of purpose, team, engagement, culture, results and inner journey – it works every time. I find myself going to the book as a matter of course now when I need to think clearly through a new situation.”
Carole Nicholson – Chairman, Sussex Wildlife Trust
“Our world needs big change like never before. For anyone facing big change, Neil and Alister’s book is a lighthouse by which to navigate the stormy seas. I am a passionate advocate of team coaching, because I know that we can accomplish so much more as a team connected towards a common purpose than we can alone. This book challenges us to take a stand for meaningful change and to make it happen. It then provides practical inspiration just when it’s needed most.”
Georgina Woudstra – Master Certified Coach, ICF | Principal, Executive Coach Studio
“This book includes many valuable insights and ideas. It is accessible, practical and relevant and will help anyone who is wrestling with big change, or indeed just wants to become a better and more thoughtful leader. It is the type of book that you will want to keep by your bed or on your desk so that you can re-read sections or just reach for it when you need some inspiration. Enjoy, learn and be inspired!”
Jim Gardner – Chief Executive, Kent Union | Chair, Dame Janet Primary Academy
“This is a powerful little book. Read it quickly and you get the message. Sharp insight packed into each page. Straightforward, easy to digest. Deeply pragmatic bite-sized chunks. You can read it once. Think about it. Go out and act. Make change happen. It will make you happy. And the world will be a better place. Read it again slowly and a different story emerges. The simplicity of language and clarity of thinking reflects a beautifully crafted distillation of wisdom and experience. There is alchemy in these pages. The space created between the words, which allow you to think and reflect on your own life, produce a journey of understanding which transcends the individual ideas it promotes. It is almost an academic work in itself. A complete masterclass in learning about change. People involved in thinking about, creating and nurturing long lasting systemic change in whatever environment they inhabit, will find comfort, challenge and relevance to help connect what happens today with their dreams for tomorrow.”
Stephen Cass – CEO CSH Surrey
“This little book is deceptive: While easy to dip into at any point, and a pleasure to read, the ideas and questions within are far from simple! Making big change is important work, and Neil & Alister know this well. The wisdom shared here is thought provoking, inspiring, and a must-have for anyone embarking on this journey.”
Kara Exner – Founder Nine Lions Inc
“I love this book! Don’t be deceived by its size – little it may be, but its potential impact is vast – for you, your organisation, our world. Prepare to be inspired, to go on a journey accompanied by the authors whose wise voices come through so clearly, to get the tools you need to really make a difference. Just don’t read it if you want to lay back and do nothing!”
Liz Hall – Editor, Coaching at Work magazine; author of Mindful Coaching, and author/editor of Coaching in times of Crisis and Transformation
“This may be a little book, but it is one that will have a big impact for those who read it. Whether reading cover to cover, or dipping in, you feel you are in a conversation with the authors, mentoring you through the changes you and your team are making. It doesn’t have the answers, you have those, but it asks all the right questions to spark your thinking and helping you make a positive next step towards the change you want to see.”
Jo Osborn – Head of Communications, South East Water
New from The One Leadership Project
THE LITTLE BOOK OF MAKING BIG CHANGE HAPPEN
By Neil Scotton and Dr Alister Scott
“This little book provides big ideas and much to think about for the generalist leader struggling to make change happen. I was delighted, inspired and apprehensive in equal measure as I read – ideal inspiration for anyone seeking to lead an organisation through big change into a lasting new state.”
Toby Woolrych – Group Finance Director, Renewi PLC
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