The Acrobatics of CHANGE: Concepts, Techniques, Strategies and Execution

"Change when you are still strong and when change appears unnecessary-do not wait for the day when you have no option but to change." Jamshed J Irani, Foreword to this book Managing change is like performing a trapeze act. It involves thrill, passion, courage, adventure and perfect timing along with high degree of risk. Nowadays, change is a corporate need, not just for growth but also for simple survival. There are several books on ′managing change′, but what sets this book apart is its different tone and tenor, its ′storytelling′ technique and its critical and in-depth treatment of the subject matter. The Acrobatics of Change: Concepts, Techniques, Strategies and Execution is divided into two parts. The first part, written by Moid Siddiqui, Managing Director, Intellects Biz, Hyderabad, deals with the concept of change dynamics and change techniques, including brainstorming, trigger techniques, SWOT analysis and wild idea sessions. The second part, penned by the former Chairman and Managing Director of Singareni Collieries Company Ltd. (SCCL), R. H. Khwaja, tells the true story of the company′s turnaround, which is being published for the first time. It will be an invaluable source of information for all professional managers. The book is a perfect blend of theories, concepts and practical techniques. It will be of great interest to CEOs, entrepreneurs, research scholars, consultants and students of management.

Table of Contents:
Foreword Jamshed J Irani - Jamshed J Irani SECTION ONE: GENETICS OF CHANGE Preface PART I: CHANGE DYNAMICS Scarecrow Does Not Scare Crows Why Can′t You Step into the Same River Twice? Change Management-A Trapeze Feat If You Do Not Know Where You are Going Any Road Will Take You There! A Boiled Frog Never Jumps Out of the Frying Pan Dynamic Stability is No Paradox PART II: CHANGE TECHNIQUES Managing Creative Change-Five Actors Generating Creative Ideas-Tips and Techniques Managing ′Change Paradox′ Walking the Tightrope-Change Stories Managing Transition-Hard Track and Soft Track Change without Pain-Techniques and Processes SECTION TWO: THE SINGARENI LOVE STORY: TURNAROUND FROM THE HEART (Leadership, Strategies and Execution) Preface Acknowledgements My Romance with Singareni-A Brief Historical Perspective Reforms with a Human Touch-Management from the Heart The Power of ′Bonding′-Singarenism The Magic of Communication Learning from Adversities-The Test of True Leadership The Lovebirds-In the Green Pastures of Singareni Pygmalion Singarenians-Some Profile of Courage Annexures

About the Author :
Moid Siddiqui is the Managing Director (MD) of Intellects Biz, a firm which is highly regarded for its innovative training and consulting outlooks. He is a new-age corporate professional with interests ranging from developing human potential to scripting and directing business management films. Moid Siddiqui has served Corporate India in senior and board level positions with premier, public sector and private sector organisations, including Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) Limited, Cement Corporation of India (CCI), Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT), Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) and Nagarjuna Group. He has also been a senior professor at the Centre for Organizational Development, Hyderabad. He is the author of 17 books on management themes and articles in international training journals of repute, including American Society for Training & Development’s professional journal Training & Development. He is the recipient of several awards including the All India Management Association’s ‘Best Management Book Award of 1995–96’ for his book, The Brave New Manager. Corporate Soul was adjudged the best book (third position) of the year 2005–2006 by Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD). The same Society awarded the ‘Commendation Award’ for the year 2012 for his book Enrich Your Personality. He has also carried out a research study on ‘Performance Management Systems’ at the International Resource Centre, United Kingdom, and participated in the Global Convention organised by the State of the World Forum at San Francisco, California, in October 1999, on ‘Envisioning and Creating a Sustained Compassionate Society’.  His current areas of interest include ‘soft skills’, spirituality in business management, exploring values, human potential development, and ‘creativity and innovation’.   R. H. Khwaja has served as Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. He belongs to the 1976 batch of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). He completed his graduation in 1974 from St Stephen’s College, Delhi. His postgraduation in history is from Aligarh Muslim University. During his tenure in IAS, he has served with distinction in many key assignments in the Union Government and State Government. Some of his important assignments include (a) Collector and District Magistrate, Khammam, (b) Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of  Hyderabad, (c) Joint Secretary to Government of India in the Ministry of Environment and Forest and (d) Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL). Mr Khwaja has served as Special Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi. He later worked as Union Tourism Secretary. In recognition of the outstanding leadership during his tenure as CMD in SCCL, Khwaja received three national-level awards including ‘Manager of the Year Award 2005’ by Hyderabad Management Association. The Government of Andhra Pradesh bestowed the prestigious ‘Telugu Uttama Seva Pathakam’ on him for outstanding work done during river Godavari floods in 1986 while serving as collector and district magistrate, Khammam. He has visited many countries as an expert under the aegis of Convention on Biological Diversity Programme. Khwaja was in United States from 1989 to 1990 as a Hubert Humphrey North– South Fellow in University of Minnesota. Khwaja is a committed environmentalist with special interest in the conservation of biological diversity. He is fond of trekking, reading and photography.  

Review :
‘The book is of enormous relevance today as in the age of globalisation we are under constant pressure of being ahead of others to survive.’ ‘Here is a book not just for the library book shelf but one with nuggets of wisdom that can be applied to change management companies, in personal lives and at the work place.’ This is a fresh approach adapted on the subject of change management where the book is a treat to the reader. The lucid style to convey powerful thoughts is a definite plus of this book. The book leaves a sense of excitement and the satisfaction of having read a good book for the reader, where the authors deserve kudos. Acrobatics of Change: Concepts, Techniques, Strategies and Execution by Moid Siddiqui and R.H. Khwaja is a classic in the area of managing change. There are several books on ′managing change′, but what sets this book apart is its different tone and tenor, its ′storytelling′ technique and its critical, in-depth and practical treatment of the subject matter. Throughout, the reader finds a blend of philosophy and pragmatism, which makes the book all the more exclusive of its kind…. The book could be considered as a path breaking contribution in the area of organizational dynamics which is so crucial for effective governance in organizations and society. It is a must for the policy makers, business leaders and researchers in public administration, business management and public service. A striking feature of this book is that it examines change as a natural corollary of life. Hence it impresses upon the fact that change is not just a mantra for growth, rather improvising and adapting to change is the only way for survival. [This book is] a good blend of theories, concepts and practical techniques. There are several books on managing change but what sets this book apart is its different tone and tenor, its storytelling technique and its critical and in depth treatment of the subject matter. It will be an invaluable source of information for all professional managers…The book is encapsulated with practical wisdom. The book has takeaways relevant to any individual or enterprise embarking on the process of change management…. The Acrobatics of Change is a useful and engaging book on change management. The Acrobatics of Change: Concepts, Techniques, Strategies and Execution is refreshing in its perspective and commentary.... Easy to grasp business lingo...uncomplicated yet in-depth analyses and creative scenarios coupled with relevant quotes by masters mark this matter of facts musing by Moid Siddiqui and R H Khwaja...CEOs, entrepreneurs, business consultants, professionals in all fields and students of management should make a dig at this worthy investment.