Practical book for effective change – working with Theory U, 1st ed. 2024

How does change succeed? The answer is simple and yet often not implemented: When not only measures, structures and processes are planned, but also the inner attitude towards the change topic develops. Theory U represents an effective method for change processes in organizations. This reference book provides a simple and understandable introduction to the Theory U thought model. The author shows how these approaches can be used in coaching and consulting, in entrepreneurial action and leadership.

Theory U - explained in an understandable and practice-oriented way

 This book takes you from theory directly into practice: In addition to a concise introduction to the context and methods of Theory U, the focus is on concrete application in change processes. The processes for small, medium and large changes are described and the necessary skills - listening, writing, finding ideas - are deepened. Case studies and templates allow immediate application of the change method. Points of contact and interfaces to agile methods such as Working Out Loud and Design Thinking round off the consideration and facilitate access from completely different perspectives.

From the contents

Briefly explained: downward movement - turning point - upward movementCoaching
- accompanying individual changes
Consulting - shaping changes in groups / organizations

• Mini: A U-process in a few hours
• Midi: A U-process in a few days
• Maxi: A U-process in several months
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• What do I need for that?
• Learning to listen
• Writing / Journaling practice
• Find and visualize ideas

Theory U & Friends

• Points of contact with WOL - Working Out Loud
• Interfaces to design thinking and agile methods

Chapter 1. Briefly Explained.- Chapter 2. Coaching: Accompanying Individual Changes.- Chapter 3. Consulting: Shaping Change in Groups/Organizations.- Chapter 4. What Do I Need for this?.- Chapter 5. Theory U and Friends.- Chapter 6. Epilogue: And Now? Application and Deepening.

Dr. Cornelia Andriof supports companies and managers in change processes as a coach, consultant and facilitator. The focus is on leadership and communication. She combines approaches of strategic management consulting with attitude, methods and mindfulness of NLP and systemic coaching. As a practitioner of Theory U with twelve years of implementation experience, she succeeds in offering an easy access to this highly effective method.

Get to know an effective method for change processes with Theory U

Practical and implementation-oriented

Clear presentations and numerous case studies enable an easy introduction to Theory U