Managing and Leading People Through Organizational Change - 3rd Edition by Julie Hodges

About the Book

Equip yourself with the practical skills you need to manage people through the aspects of change and drive business performance with this evidence-based guide.

Book Synopsis

Are you leading organizational change in a way that delivers measurable results for people and performance?

Managing and Leading People Through Organizational Change by Julie Hodges is a strategic guide for senior leaders and executives accountable for driving transformation while safeguarding engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Grounded in evidence-based analysis, this updated edition provides proven tools for integrating the human and technical dimensions of change. It addresses the impact of AI, hybrid working and evolving sustainability priorities, offering governance-led frameworks to manage complexity, reduce risk and achieve lasting outcomes.

You'll discover how to:
- Align change strategy with organizational purpose and strategic goals
- Lead individuals and teams through uncertainty while sustaining delivery
- Embed wellbeing, inclusion and sustainability into change governance
- Communicate with clarity to build trust and commitment across the workforce

With strategic models, global real-world examples and practical frameworks, Managing and Leading People Through Organizational Change equips senior decision-makers to deliver transformation that strengthens culture, mitigates disruption and secures competitive advantage.

Themes include: organizational change leadership, governance, AI impact, sustainability, inclusion, workforce wellbeing

Review Quotes

"Managing and Leading People Through Organizational Change is a practical and thoughtful guide for anyone involved in leading change at work. It reminds us that real change isn't just about systems or strategy-it's about people. This updated edition includes valuable insights on AI, sustainability, inclusion and hybrid work-issues that are now central to how organizations operate. It also offers tools, case studies and examples that help make complex change feel manageable. Whether you're a student or a leader in the field, this book is an excellent resource for guiding people through change with clarity. I have my copy handy as there is always helpful and actionable data that I can leverage in my day-to-day job as a change practitioner."-- "Isabella Brusati, Founder, Isabella Brusati and Associates, Italy"

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In a world where change is constant, the fundamentals of managing people remain essential. Managing and Leading People through Organizational Change by Professor Julie Hodges is a practical, insightful guide for leaders navigating today's complex environments.

What makes this book stand out is its real-world relevance-grounded in theory, yet easy to apply. It also brings timely attention to mental health and emotional wellbeing, a crucial aspect of leadership in the post-COVID era. A valuable read for anyone looking to lead with clarity, empathy, and impact.

"-- "Raghava Manglik, Senior Product Manager, Amazon, UK"

"A great read for leaders navigating the complexities of organizational transformation. This book offers a blend of strategic insight and practical guidance. Hodges illuminates the human side of change and remembers that changes can only become a success once you consider the complexity of human nature. This book is a comprehensive resource for anyone committed to driving sustainable business and transformation success."-- "Julia Miranda Wittlin, Organizational Change Manager, Western Europe Customer Success Unit, Microsoft, Netherlands"

"As a seasoned change expert, I consider Managing and Leading People Through Organizational Change one of the most essential thought leadership pieces in our field. Professor Julie Hodges offers a clear, evidence-based roadmap that puts people-not just processes-at the center of transformation. With timely insights on AI, hybrid work, new case studies, inclusion and wellbeing, this updated edition is both practical and strategic. Every serious change professional should invest the time to read it."-- "Theresa Moulton, Editor-in-Chief, Change Management Review(TM), USA"

"Comprehensive, thorough and well researched book from the best-selling author Professor Julie Hodges. What distinguishes this book from many others in this field is its foundation. Leaders (or aspiring leaders) of businesses and organizations will gain enormous advantage from understanding and applying its pragmatical content in order to mobilize, execute and lift their businesses to another level."-- "Peter Gerlach, Managing Partner, PG International, Germany"

"Designed for both leaders and practitioners, this book is not just informative, it is actionable. A must-have resource for anyone serious about delivering change or transformation that is effective, people-centred (and critically), ethical, responsible and sustainable."-- "Barry Eustance, Principal Consultant, The Sixsess Consultancy, UK"

"Once again, Professor Julie Hodges, delivers an outstanding exploration of both the structural and emotional dimensions of organizational change. This book offers fresh insights into the key drivers of transformation and is a must-read for anyone navigating change and transformation within an organization. The author strikes a great balance between theory and practical applications, including relatable examples, case studies and brainstorming activities that help organizations better understand and manage their unique change journey and transformation."-- "Juna Jumaa, Business Change Management Consultant-Tata Consultancy Services, Sweden"

"Professor Julie Hodges' third edition of Managing and Leading People through Change emerges as a timely and indispensable guide. This updated edition thoughtfully incorporates fresh insights on coping with complacency and opposition, while also addressing the rising importance of employee mental health and wellbeing. These additions make the book especially relevant for leaders navigating the human side of transformation amidst ongoing disruption. Whether you are a senior executive leading enterprise-wide transformation, an HR or change practitioner, or a student seeking to understand modern organizational dynamics, this book offers enduring value."-- "Hendy Harianto, Group CIO, Meratus Group, Indonesia"

About the Author

Professor Julie Hodges is a leading expert on change in organizations and is a Professor of Organizational Change at Durham University Business School, UK. She worked as a business consultant for over 20 years in several organizations including PwC, Vertex and the UK British Council. She is an Academic Fellow of the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI), a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a Senior Fellow of the Foundation for Management Education (FME). She is the author of People-Centric Organizational Change and Consulting, Organization Development and Change, both published by Kogan Page.