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Get Everyone Along

Turn Resistance Into Motivation for Change

change management | cooperation | leadership

‘According to McKinsey, 70% of all change projects fail. With this comprehensive and practical change manual, you can make the much-needed change.’ – Stephan Ummelen, author

Why does change often fail and how do you prevent this? How do you effectively deal with resistance and change sceptics? How do you create a culture of experimentation where colleagues continuously innovate?

According to research, 30 to 70 percent of all change processes fail. In Get Everyone Along, internationally renowned change expert Lisette van de Sandt reveals how, as a manager, you transform resistance into change motivation by experimenting together.

Explore the unique combination of focus on the human side of change, behavioral and neuroscience and practical applicability. Immerse yourself in stories of successful and failed change initiatives, understand the psychology behind them and immediately apply the practical tools and experiments. You’ll also find favorite change tips from leaders at organizations such as ASML, the Dutch National Police, Rabobank, and ProRail.

Rest assured: you don’t need to get your people on board one by one to make the change successful. What you do need, you’ll discover in this book.

‘Lisette’s people-centered approach ensures that change is not just implemented, but embraced, fostering a culture where both individuals and organizations thrive. Her expertise shines through in everything she does, making her a trusted guide for meaningful, lasting change.’ – Dr. Myriam Hadnes, CEO & Founder of workshops.work

‘What makes the book unique is the combination of theory and practice, which has resulted in a set of valuable tools to successfully shape change within organizations.' – Dr. Vincent Pijnenburg, Professor of Cross-border Business Development, Fontys

‘The book draws extensively on scientific research and a wealth of practical experience across diverse contexts, written in an engaging, readable style. The result: numerous quick wins for both you as a manager and your team!’ – reader review

‘In her book, Lisette gives a lot of pointers, with appealing titles such as ‘resisters', 'change roller coaster' and 'rattles and bombs'. It automatically makes you smile. These are the books I like to read; and they are well-organized, with lots of tips. Let the next change come soon!' – Cock Aquarius, Commissioner in corporates and social sectors

‘Van de Sandt is a true change expert which is evident on every page of her readable and interesting book. Get Everyone Along makes it painfully clear that you’ll won’t succeed with just a positive outlook. In the real world it takes more than a plan on paper.’ – Margreet Noordanus, Managementboek.nl

‘This clear, accessible book offers teams and organizations insights and practical tools to successfully navigate change processes together. Highly recommended!’ – Marc Pruijssers, Teacher and Advisor Food Innovation, HAS Green Academy

‘A compelling analysis that reveals how resistance is ultimately the key to clarifying the "why" behind a change—enabling you to get (almost) everyone on board.’ – reader review

‘By tackling change together in a conscious and human-centric way, the chances of success are high. Lisette’s determined enthusiasm, optimism, and perseverance shine through in the book.’ – Jacqueline Hanssen, Director, Perspectief Inzicht

‘This book holds a wealth of knowledge not only for managers but for anyone wishing to learn how to handle change effectively.’ – Stephanie Holst-Bernal, Program Coordinator, Climate Research Nederland (KIN)

‘The wealth of practical tips and tools makes it an indispensable guide for anyone working with change processes. The book is well-structured, an easy read, and offers valuable practical guidance.’ – Wilbert van den Braak, Director, Inpladi Communication

‘This is an extremely good book in which Lisette van de Sandt addresses half-assed work and resistance to much-needed change, using the power of positivity – something we could all use.’ – Stijn de Wilde, Managementboek.nl

‘With this book in hand, you can immediately get to work on change management in a solid, effective way. For me, it has become a staple of my daily work in project management.’ – Linda Bakker, Execution & Delivery Consultant, ABN AMRO Bank NV

‘Lisette van de Sandt offers a refreshing perspective on how to transform resistance into motivation for change through a human-centric approach and clear communication.’ – reader review

‘The combination of accessible language, a familiar yet varied structure, practical tools, playful design, and the personal experiences of Lisette and the interviewees ensures the book really sticks with you.’ – Lanny Roest, International Trade Developer, LIOF

‘Get Everyone Along offers numerous tools and striking examples that, when applied in practice, help reduce resistance and lead the team to embrace the changes positively.’ – Mirjam Kapoen, former Executive, World Cancer Research Fund International

‘If you want to stay relevant, there’s no avoiding change. With Get Everyone Along it even becomes fun!’ – Patrick van Ginneken, European Patent Attorney, AOMB

‘In our VUCA world, this book provides a valuable foundation and a sense of recognition, enabling us, as individuals, people, organizations, and companies, to keep changing or, better yet, to keep evolving.’ – Roger Feller, Commercial Director, BLM Infrastructure and BLM Industrial Contracting

‘It is wonderful to see how Lisette opts for a positive approach without underestimating or dismissing the pain and resistance. Highly recommended.’ – Huub Narinx, Director, Limburg Employers Association

‘This is a practical, substantive book on organizational change that places special emphasis on the human element.’ – reader review

‘A compelling analysis that clearly shows how resistance is ultimately the key to sharpening the focus on the “why” of the change and to getting (almost) everyone on board.’ – Michel Weijers, Managing Director, Veldhoen + Company GmbH

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Published in April 2024 | Paperback | 256 pages | ca. 60,000 words

Dutch edition published by S2 Publishers

 
 

Lisette van de Sandt (MSc.) is an internationally recognized expert in change and leadership — and was herself General Manager of a technical-industrial company in Germany. With experience at 60+ organizations including Haskoning, Arvato Bertelsmann, Radboud University, the Province of Limburg and Boston Consulting Group across 12 countries, she has trained 2,000+ managers and 3,500+ employees to embrace change — in Dutch, German, English, French and Spanish. Her book shows managers how to turn resistance into motivation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword
Introduction
Change principle 1: Make change meaningful
Change principle 2: Tell the change story
Change principle 3: Work with intense emotions
Change principle 4: Seduce different personalities
Change principle 5: Embrace resistance
Change principle 6: Do it together
Change principle 7: Create a positive atmosphere
Change principle 8: Search for the inconvenient uncertainty
Change principle 9: Build a brave culture of experimentation
Change principle 10: Learn from your mistakes

Afterword
Literature
Endnotes
Recommendations

 

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